Senior Facilities Engineer

Millipore Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

Millipore Corporation in San Jose, California, seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to own the performance, reliability, and compliance of critical facility systems powering semiconductor R&D. You will lead design, operation, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, cleanroom, and utility infrastructure, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams including EHS, QA, and process engineering, driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor facilities or equivalent cleanroom environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex facility projects and manage critical utilities infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Owns performance, reliability, and compliance of critical facility systems in R&D semiconductor environments.
• Leads design, operation, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, cleanroom, and utility infrastructure.
• Acts as technical authority for multi-discipline facility projects from concept through commissioning.
• Mentors junior engineers and collaborates with EHS, QA, and process engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/BIM tools

Asset management systems

Commissioning & qualification processes

Job description

Work Location: San Jose, CaliforniaShift: NoDepartment: EL-CT-IO Operations

Your Role

As a Senior Facilities Engineer, you will own the performance, reliability, and compliance of critical facility systems that power cutting-edge semiconductor research and development. In this role, you will lead the design, operation, and continuous optimization of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, cleanroom, and utility infrastructure, ensuring that every system meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will serve as the technical authority for complex, multi-discipline facility projects, driving them from concept through commissioning while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance (QA), and process engineering. Your work will directly enable scientific innovation and operational excellence in a high-stakes R&D environment, where your decisions shape both the day-to-day reliability of the facility and its long-term sustainability trajectory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor facilities or equivalent cleanroom environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex facility projects and manage critical utilities infrastructure.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and quality regulations applicable to semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent licensure.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including team lead or leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined space entry procedures.
• Track record of managing multi-discipline projects (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls) in cleanroom settings.
• Experience with contractor management, vendor oversight, and financial accountability including budgeting and lifecycle planning.
• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, asset management systems, and commissioning and qualification processes.
• Certifications in safety management (e.g., OSHA or equivalent) and experience with EHS audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

US Pay Range for this position - $117,600 - $176,400The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.