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We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.\nEnjoy doing things that people say can't be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.\nHate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.\nWorking parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.\nStudent? We offer continuing education assistance.\nLooking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.\nWho We're Looking For\nWolfspeed is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support our Marcy, NY manufacturing facility. As a Mechanical System Owner, you will be responsible for the reliability, capacity, operation, maintenance, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management of critical mechanical utility systems that support semiconductor manufacturing operations.\nThe Facilities Mechanical Engineering team serves as the technical authority for site-wide utility infrastructure and works closely with Facilities Operations, Maintenance, Manufacturing, EHS, Construction, and Capital Projects teams. The successful candidate will drive system reliability, optimize performance, support expansion projects, and ensure utility systems consistently meet manufacturing and safety requirements.\nSystems Under Ownership Include:\nCompressed Dry Air (CDA) Systems\nChilled Water Systems and Chillers\nMake-Up Air Units (MAUs)\nBoiler and Steam Generation Systems\nPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary Cooling Water Pumping Systems\nProcess Cooling Water (PCW) Systems\nProcess Exhaust SystemsAcid Exhaust\nCaustic Exhaust\nSolvent Exhaust\nGeneral Exhaust\nHazardous Exhaust\nHazardous Gas Exhaust\nRegenerative/Catalytic Thermal Oxidizers (RCTOs)\n\nComputer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Units\nThe Day-to-Day\n1. Mechanical Utility Systems Operations\nServe as the technical owner for assigned mechanical utility systems.\nMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation.\nSupport daily operational needs and respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and process utility excursions.\nEnsure utility systems consistently meet manufacturing requirements for capacity, quality, temperature, pressure, humidity, and airflow.\nCollaborate with operations and maintenance teams to maximize uptime and system reliability.\n2. HVAC, Cooling Water & Air Systems Management\nManage operation and optimization of:Chillers and chilled water distribution systems\nProcess Cooling Water (PCW) systems\nPrimary, secondary, and tertiary cooling water pumps\nMake-Up Air Units (MAUs)\nCRAC units supporting critical environments\nCompressed Dry Air (CDA) systems\n\nAnalyze system performance, energy consumption, and equipment efficiency.\nDevelop strategies to improve airflow management, cooling effectiveness, and utility reliability.\nSupport cleanroom environmental controls and manufacturing support systems.\n3. Process Exhaust & Environmental Control Systems\nProvide engineering support for all process exhaust systems, including:Acid exhaust\nCaustic exhaust\nSolvent exhaust\nHazardous gas exhaust\nHazardous exhaust systems\nGeneral exhaust systems\nRCTO/Thermal Oxidizer systems\n\nEnsure systems operate safely and comply with environmental and EHS requirements.\nInvestigate airflow, pressure balance, containment, and emission-related issues.\nSupport environmental permitting and compliance initiatives as required.\n4. System Reliability & Maintenance Excellence\nDevelop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.\nAnalyze equipment performance and identify recurring failure modes.\nLead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.\nTroubleshoot issues involving:Pumps\nMotors\nFans and blowers\nHeat exchangers\n\nCooling towers\nCompressors\nBoilers\nControl valves\nInstrumentation and controls\nPartner with maintenance teams and contractors to minimize downtime and increase equipment reliability.\n5. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement\nAnalyze operational data and identify opportunities for performance improvement.\nImprove:\nEquipment reliability\nEnergy efficiency\nUtility consumption\nSystem capacity utilization\nMaintenance effectiveness\nOperating costs\nLead sustainability initiatives focused on energy reduction and utility optimization.\nApply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies to facilities systems.\n6. Design, Projects & Commissioning\nSupport the design, installation, startup, and commissioning of new mechanical utility systems.\nReview and interpret:\nP&IDs\nMechanical drawings\nHVAC drawings\nEquipment specifications\nControl schematics\nDevelop technical specifications and construction packages.\nCoordinate with project teams, equipment vendors, contractors, and manufacturing stakeholders.\nSupport fab expansion projects, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity increases.\nLead mechanical utility projects through planning, design, installation, commissioning, and turnover to operations.\nDevelop technical calculations and engineering evaluations for piping networks, pumping systems, ventilation systems, and utility infrastructure.\nCreate and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Project to support maintenance activities, shutdowns, capital projects, and facility expansions.\nCoordinate multidisciplinary project activities involving Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Process Gas, Chemical Distribution, Water, Wastewater, and Manufacturing teams.\nServe as the mechanical lead during project execution, ensuring design intent, schedule, safety, and operational requirements are achieved\n7. Compliance, Safety & Documentation\nEnsure compliance with:OSHA requirements\nEnvironmental regulations\nWolfspeed engineering standards\nSite safety procedures\n\nConduct risk assessments and participate in MOC (Management of Change) processes.\nMaintain accurate engineering documentation, SOPs, PM procedures, and operating standards.\nSupport safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.\n8. Data Analysis & Technical Reporting\nUtilize data analytics tools to monitor system health and performance trends.\nGenerate reports on:Reliability performance\nDowntime events\nEnergy consumption\nCapacity utilization\nContinuous improvement initiatives\n\nLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode investigations, and reliability improvement efforts.\nDevelop KPIs and dashboards for critical utility systems.\n9. Leadership, Coordination & System Ownership\nServe as the system owner and technical authority for assigned mechanical utility systems.\nProvide technical leadership and direction to operations, maintenance, contractors, and project teams.\nCoordinate maintenance, reliability, and improvement activities across multiple organizations and disciplines.\nWork closely with maintenance supervisors and managers to prioritize corrective actions, preventive maintenance activities, and system improvements.\nInfluence and drive actions through collaboration, as maintenance technicians and craft personnel do not directly report to the Mechanical Engineer/System Owner.\nFacilitate communication and alignment between Facilities Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and Capital Projects teams.\nLead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and root cause investigations involving mechanical, electrical, controls, process gas, chemical, water, and wastewater systems.\nEnsure system lifecycle management, capacity planning, reliability improvements, and long-term asset strategies are effectively executed\nThis Job Is Right for You If You Have\n Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year university is required.\n5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, utilities engineering, HVAC systems, or industrial mechanical systems.\nExperience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, chemical processing, or mission-critical facilities.\nStrong knowledge of:Chillers and chilled water systems\nCooling water systems\nBoiler and steam systems\nHVAC equipment and air handling systems\nCompressed Dry Air (CDA) systems\nProcess Cooling Water (PCW) systems\nIndustrial exhaust and ventilation systems\nPumps, heat exchangers, and utility distribution systems\n\nDemonstrated understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics with the ability to:Develop and analyze system curves.\nPerform pump and fan sizing calculations.\nCalculate piping pressure losses and flow requirements.\nPerform exhaust duct sizing, airflow balancing, and pressure drop calculations.\nEvaluate system capacity and hydraulic performance for utility systems.\n\nProficient in interpreting and developing:P&IDs\nMechanical and HVAC drawings\nEquipment specifications\nControl narratives and sequence of operations\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project, including development and management of high-level project schedules, resource planning, and project tracking\nWork Location will be Marcy NY 5 days/week.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in semiconductor manufacturing facilities (fab environment).\nExperience serving as a system owner for critical facilities infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with cleanroom HVAC systems and environmental controls.\nKnowledge of industrial exhaust systems, thermal oxidizers, and emissions control technology.\nExperience with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, PLCs, and automation controls.\nUnderstanding of reliability engineering methodologies and predictive maintenance programs.\nExperience supporting facility startup, commissioning, or ramp-up operations.\nLean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.\nThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.\nThe posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. 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