Sr. Staff Facilities Mechanical Engineer

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Summary Of Role

The Facilities Mechanical Engineer will develop, modify, document, and manage facility system designs and installation for existing and future manufacturing facilities systems. This role will receive input from various internal and external sources, working with Manufacturing, Operations and Contractors/Vendors to modify facility systems ensuring project budget and timing is met. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of the facilities systems, production equipment and manufacturing processes.

The successful individual will participate in critical design reviews for new equipment and manufacturing processes. The successful individual will coach and mentor fellow associates to expand their knowledge and skills base of facility systems.

Responsible for sustaining of facilities systems to support a solar factory in New Mexico. The team operates a variety of process and HVAC mechanical systems. These systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption, creating a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated proficiency of building mechanical and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems) systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical systems include Fire Protection, HVAC, Chilled Water system including chillers/cooling towers, Hot Water including boilers/steam generators and Compressed Dry Air.
• Establish and implement projects in support of the capital expansion and incorporate safety, reliability, quality, environmental and cost objectives into the projects.
• Knowledge of chemical compatibility for materials for fluids commonly used in facilities mechanical and process systems.
• Provide mechanical system leadership to the site organizations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance team to develop plans for maximizing operational and maintenance efficiency.
• Manage technical, administrative, financial, schedule aspects, strategic communications, and customer stakeholder relationships during the execution of various capital projects.
• Generate Scope of Work for system enhancement and improvements.
• Permitting and Building Code compliance related to mechanical systems and associated infrastructure.
• Plan, develop and implement projects that are required for improvement, growth or rearrangement of existing systems.
• Effectively manage system deliverables including points of delivery, utility parameters, specification limits and notification methods.
• Identify systems requiring operating procedures and assist operations team in SOP and training development.
• Work to integrate reliability focus and risk analysis into engineering job scope. This includes FMEAs, root cause analysis, design, commissioning and training.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers to complete mechanical scope for major project to meet safety, cost and schedule goals.
• Co-work with other project mechanical engineers to share mechanical scope and back each other up when necessary.
• Manage project finances, procurement, estimates, forecasting, and capitalization.
• Provide construction administration and management within operating manufacturing facilities including responding to submittals and request for information.
• Complete projects safely and reliably with zero impact to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with other project engineers with responsibilities of other disciplines like controls, civil/structural/architectural and electrical to understand and ensure proper implementation, coordination and completion of project work.
• Lead the verification of space management with the other project mechanical engineers and team members to ensure design space management is strictly followed.
• Direct and execute project commissioning to ensure all mechanical and process systems, equipment, components and infrastructure perform as designed.
• Coordinate system handover process after commissioning to make sure remaining punch lists and Maxeon requirements are adhered.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to plan and execute projects seamlessly through completion.
• Successfully interface with partner organizations and maintain effective communications.
• Plans facilities changes for plant, office, and production equipment layouts, working toward economy of operation, maximum use of facilities and equipment, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation and other related costs.
• Inspects construction and installation progress for conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes.
• Engages and works closely with manufacturing supervisors and process/equipment technicians to resolve daily line issues, PM scheduling and Facilities sustaining.
• Provides first level engineering support for equipment issues.
• Plans and execute training programs for Facilities Technicians.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related engineering field.
• 5 years or more experience in Solar, Semiconductor Facilities and/or Construction
• Over 8 years’ experience in Facilities industry involving HVAC and/or process related systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Knowledgeable in Fire Protection and Process systems & operation
• Proficient to Microsoft office software include Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Able to proficiently interpret construction drawings, details, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), etc.
• Familiarity with mechanical and fire codes
• Basic understanding of problem-solving tools (FMEA, 5 whys, 8D & etc.), systematic approach with a quality mindset.
• Ability to think out of the box, perform risk analysis and mitigation and manage changes.
• Good team player with good communication and negotiation skills
  
  

Safety Compliance

Your safety is our number one priority at Maxeon. All our employees must complete regular workplace safety training and comply with our mandatory safety standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Maxeon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. Maxeon will not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by national, local, state or federal laws or regulations