Facilities Mechanical and Controls Engineer - Data Center
US, United States of America + 1 more
About the role
Job Details: Job Description: Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Life at Intel The Facilities Mechanical and Controls Engineer based in Santa Clara, California, will serve as the Technical Subject Matter Expert, providing leadership and expertise to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of all mechanical, HVAC, and control systems within critical environments, laboratories, and other facilities. This individual will leverage their extensive field experience to mentor and collaborate with other engineers, serve as the system owner, and manage the health and performance of equipment by overseeing the work of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partners and external vendors. While this role transitions away from hands-on equipment work, the candidate will utilize their technical expertise to direct, oversee, and ensure adherence to high standards in equipment operation and maintenance. As a Facilities Mechanical and Controls Engineer, your
responsibilities include but are not limited to: System Availability and Reliability: Ensure the availability, reliability, and maintenance of mechanical and HVAC systems (e.g., oil-free air systems, HVAC systems, chilled water plants, boilers) critical to supporting data centers, labs, and facility operations. Safety and Environmental Standards: Support daily efforts to achieve safety, reliability, and environmental compliance objectives for all facilities' mechanical systems. System Design and Analysis: Design and analyze mechanical systems and equipment, troubleshoot systemic issues, and provide evaluation, recommendations, and solutions to resolve complex problems. Project Development: Develop engineering scopes of work for mechanical projects, conduct feasibility studies, and review and evaluate the design of mechanical systems. Control Systems Expertise Oversee industrial instrumentation and automation systems used for maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and programming of analytical instrumentation. Design and develop new control systems, and test, maintain, and modify existing systems. Compliance and Quality Standards: Understand and ensure all work adheres to relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause failure analysis to address equipment issues and manage long-term improvement initiatives. Collaboration and Partnership Act as a partner to business units, providing engineering solutions for equipment and systems to meet operational goals. Work closely with operations teams and IFM service providers to ensure mechanical systems are maintained and operated within specified limits Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a systems roadmap and asset replacement strategy to ensure reliability, redundancy, and capacity for facility expansions, renovations, and growth initiatives. Mentorship and Leadership: Guide and mentor other engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of collaboration, while serving as
the team lead for mechanical and controls engineering initiatives. Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job
responsibilities. Ensures availability, reliability, and maintenance of mechanical and HVAC systems (e.g., oil free air systems, HVAC systems, chilled water plant, boilers, environmental abatement systems, and environmental compliance exhaust) to support manufacturing, clean room, and research and development activities. Supports daily tactical efforts in safety, reliability, and environmental objectives of facilities mechanical systems. Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging and troubleshoots mechanical systems systematic issues and provides evaluation, recommendations, and solutions to resolve problems.
Qualifications: You must possess the minimum
qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred
qualifications are in addition to the minimum
requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel's immigration sponsorship. Minimum
qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. 3+ years of field experience with mechanical systems - such as HVAC, fans, boilers, chillers, pumps, piping, valves, etc. and control systems (instrumentation, PLCs, etc. Preferred
Qualifications: 3+ years’ experience supporting data centers and/or advanced laboratories. Prior experience transitioning from hands-on roles to system ownership and oversight of vendor-driven maintenance and operations Proven track record of mentoring and leading technical teams within critical environments or large-scale facilities Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve immediate and systemic issues with technical equipment Experience utilizing troubleshooting techniques and interpreting PandIDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
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benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations: US, Virginia, Fairfax Business group: Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts. Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A
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