Facilities Mechanical Engineer

At Cree, we’re always on. We believe that meaningful change happens through sheer force of will and the determination of a team solving a problem, and we’re unafraid to kick down the door to make it happen.

* Designing and implementing cost-effective systems/equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability * Developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines * Discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers * Considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints; * Monitoring and commissioning plant and systems * Provide project management of major and minor Facility projects. Direct A/E firms during the design process and the Construction firms and/or its subcontractors in the installation of complex process equipment/systems, utility equipment/systems, building interiors, shell buildings and site improvements. Be able to address safety, quality, cost, schedule and resource demands * Prepare purchase specifications to procure owner furnished equipment, prepare construction bid packages, and evaluate bids * Will require technical knowledge of HVAC, piping, electrical, mechanical, and architectural industrial standards to provide technical support to plant operations * Ability to prepare funding estimates, establishes budgets, controls costs and administers contracts * Knowledge required in the use of project management tools, including Primavera Project Planner, Microsoft project, Excel, MSOffice to track schedules and costs. Understanding of professional design and construction contracts; including time and expense, time and material, lump sum, cost plus, fixed fee and reimbursable cost schemes * Working with other professionals, within and outside the Facilities engineering sector (manufacturing, maintenance, operations, accounting, administration, management, scientists, etc.) to develop design criteria, project scopes, schedules, and funding requests to successfully define and deliver projects

* 5 years experience in Facilities Engineering and proven track record in project management with a focus in the semiconductor industry. * Very diverse in understanding the electrical, mechanical, architectural design and construction disciplines and proficient in either electrical, mechanical, chemical, or process engineering for semiconductor services. * Engineering degree is required, registration in an engineering field preferred. * Excellent communication skills, confidence, and have the ability to work independently as well and work with fellow facilities staff, engineering consultants and construction firms. * Traceable experience as project manager for both small and large projects ranging in a total aggregate of at least $550,000, as well as single projects in excess of $250,000. * Precise and concise written communication skills; * The ability to work well within a team; * The ability to work under pressure; * Organizational skills, such as time and resource planning. * Able to walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, and work in a heavy construction environment. * Able to work around hazardous material