Principal Facilities Engineer — Advanced Manufacturing Leader

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead facility infrastructure and manufacturing systems at its Portland facility. The role emphasizes capital project execution, commissioning, and achieving operational readiness for advanced manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with facility systems, process utilities, risk assessments, and collaboration across Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, advanced technology, life sciences, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, utilities, and process support systems.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, resources, risks, and contractors.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness for manufacturing systems.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Facility systems

Process utilities

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

BMS

Job description

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead facility infrastructure and manufacturing systems at its Portland facility. The role emphasizes capital project execution, commissioning, and achieving operational readiness for advanced manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with facility systems, process utilities, risk assessments, and collaboration across Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain.