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Mechanical Engineer

AllSTEM Connections

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Santa Clara, CA · Posted October 15, 2026

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Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented, and technically skilled Facilities Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Santa Clara, CA. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge projects enabling advanced research, development, testing, and manufacturing by designing infrastructure for complex industrial facilities. You will collaborate closely with client stakeholders and multi-discipline teams to establish design requirements and produce construction documents for manufacturing tool installations and core facility upgrades.

This is an engaging engineering position for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a passion for building systems and industrial construction. You will handle wet and dry piping layouts, HVAC, exhaust systems, fire suppression, and specialty process gases, while providing hands-on construction support and coordination on-site. If you possess a strong foundation in mechanical facilities engineering, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities System Design & Engineering •Layout & Integration: Design and layout wet and dry piping, HVAC systems, exhaust networks, fire suppression, plumbing, and process chemical/gas delivery systems for densely packed, complex industrial facilities. •Retrofit Engineering: Engineer retrofits to existing building systems to accommodate new equipment installations, performing rigorous calculations, equipment/component sizing, selection, and specification. •Utility Requirement Coordination: Act as the mechanical representative on multi-discipline design teams, collaborating with equipment manufacturers, stakeholders, and client owners of next-generation tools to build utility requirement documents.

Construction & Stakeholder Support •Client & Contractor Liaison: Interact directly with clients, contractors, and field personnel throughout the design and construction lifecycle. •Construction Administration: Provide vital on-site construction support, including reviewing Requests for Information (RFIs), evaluating submittals, and assisting with factory integration.

Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications •Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. •Experience Baseline: Minimum of 3+ years of practical application in mechanical facilities engineering, covering HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, and related facility systems. •Licensure: Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with active progression toward a Professional Engineer (PE) License. •Work Authorization & Screening: Must be fully authorized to work for any U.S. employer and successfully pass required background checks and drug screenings. •Physical Demands: Ability to conduct regular field walks at active construction sites, walk long distances, stand/sit for extended periods, climb ladders, work on catwalks/confined spaces, and lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Attributes •2+ years of hands-on experience working with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools (manufacture, installation, or cleanroom operations). •Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks design software. •1+ year of direct field engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing facility. •Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative team player with a passion for industrial architecture and construction.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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