Job Description
Renesas is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support and lead facilities engineering activities across its company‑owned 120‑acre semiconductor manufacturing campus, comprising approximately 528,000 square feet of controlled indoor space across six buildings supporting wafer fabrication, testing, and critical support operations.
This role provides technical ownership and leadership for complex mechanical systems essential to semiconductor manufacturing, including HVAC, process piping, plumbing, fire protection systems, and the Industrial / DI Water Plant. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will partner closely with operations, maintenance, construction, and external vendors to ensure high system reliability, regulatory compliance, cost control, and long‑term campus sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Mechanical Engineering & System Ownership
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Provide engineering leadership and technical ownership for facilities mechanical systems, including:
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HVAC systems supporting cleanroom and manufacturing environments
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Process and utility piping systems
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Plumbing and fire suppression systems
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Industrial Water and DI Water Plant systems
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Evaluate system performance, capacity, and reliability to support current operations and future manufacturing requirements
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Develop short‑term and long‑term facilities strategies aligned with site and business growth plans
Design, Documentation & Engineering Standards
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Lead mechanical system design efforts, including development of:
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Engineering drawings and layouts
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Specifications and design criteria
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Cost estimates and capital justifications
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Perform and/or review AutoCAD drafting, drawings, and specifications
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Review and approve materials, equipment submittals, and contractor documentation
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Maintain accurate as‑built drawings, engineering records, and system documentation for all assigned facilities assets
Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Support
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Partner with operations and maintenance teams to:
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Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues
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Improve system uptime, efficiency, and reliability
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Optimize maintenance strategies and lifecycle costs
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Provide technical guidance during system failures, upgrades, and major maintenance events
Project Management & Construction Oversight
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Plan, manage, and execute capital and expense-funded facilities projects
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Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure project execution meets:
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Engineering drawings and specifications
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Contractual requirements
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Budget and schedule commitments
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Oversee construction activities to ensure safe execution and quality installation
Code Compliance & Safety
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Ensure all mechanical systems and projects comply with applicable:
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Life safety codes
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Local, state, and federal regulations
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Company engineering standards and policies
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Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
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Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment
(semiconductor, high‑tech manufacturing, power generation, or similar facilities preferred) -
Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical facilities systems such as HVAC, piping, and industrial utilities
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Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction practices
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Ability to independently lead projects and resolve complex technical issues
Additional Information
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This is an ITAR‑restricted role: Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person
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100% onsite position, Monday through Friday
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’
At Renesas, you can:
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Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
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Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
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Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
