The Facilities Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and improvement of building mechanical systems and infrastructure, with additional involvement in industrial automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. The role ensures reliable facility performance while also contributing to automation, equipment controls, and production support initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Facilities & Mechanical Systems
• Support operation, maintenance, and optimization of building mechanical systems, including HVAC and industrial cooling systems
• Assemble and disassemble industrial mechanical equipment as needed for installation, maintenance, or upgrades
• Update and maintain building mechanical drawings and technical documentation
• Develop and implement a structured building inspection and preventive maintenance system
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors; request and evaluate quotes for facility related work
• Provide technical input, specifications, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support compliance and continuous improvement activities, including ISO 50001 energy management
Automation & Controls Support
• Design, develop, and support automation systems used in production and facility related processes
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron)
• Commission and support automated equipment, control systems, and related infrastructure
• Support control system tuning for machinery and, where applicable, robotic or automated cells
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, system integrators, and production teams during installation and troubleshooting
• Maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics and control system records
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (OEE, Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 concepts)
Project & Operational Support
• Organize and support project reviews, measurements, and technical documentation updates
• Initiate and manage purchase requests (PRs), approvals, and cash advances
• Support cross-functional problem-solving related to facility and automation issues
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for equipment and system failures
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with HVAC systems and industrial cooling systems (required)
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron or similar)
• Ability to read, interpret, and update mechanical and electrical drawings
• Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical equipment assembly/disassembly
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or production environment Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
