Job Description
FACILITIES ENGINEER
Milpitas, CA | 100% Onsite
Milpitas, CA | 100% Onsite
Salary: $90,000 + 5% Bonus
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Facilities Engineer to support engineering and improvement projects across a campus of manufacturing and laboratory buildings in Milpitas, CA. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, modifying, and improving facility infrastructure, manufacturing equipment, and processes that support electrical and electronic manufacturing operations.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Engineer will work closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to manage projects from concept through implementation. The site is also preparing for upcoming cleanroom projects, providing an opportunity to work on a variety of technical facility and manufacturing initiatives.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving practical problems, working in a manufacturing environment, and taking ownership of facility and equipment projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage engineering projects across multiple manufacturing and laboratory buildings, including planning, design, implementation, and coordination with internal teams and contractors.
• Design, modify, and improve facility systems, manufacturing equipment, machinery, and processes to support production and laboratory operations.
• Evaluate existing facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to identify opportunities for improvement, increased reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Research equipment specifications, engineering requirements, and technical information to develop practical solutions for manufacturing and facility needs.
• Develop engineering proposals and evaluate the feasibility of facility and equipment modifications based on cost, available space, schedule, operational requirements, and technical considerations.
• Support projects involving critical power infrastructure, cleanroom environments, manufacturing areas, and laboratory spaces.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to understand production requirements and ensure facility projects effectively support manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, resources, contractors, and other stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
• Provide technical guidance related to facility systems, manufacturing equipment, materials, processes, and engineering requirements.
• Research industry developments, technical standards, equipment, and emerging technologies relevant to facilities and manufacturing.
• Use engineering and design tools to develop solutions, evaluate equipment, and support project execution.
• Maintain project documentation, technical data, specifications, and engineering records.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another technical discipline preferred; equivalent technical education and experience will also be considered.
• Approximately 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, industrial, or other technical facility environment.
• Experience with either critical power systems OR cleanroom environments is required.
• Hands-on experience with facility, equipment, machinery, or manufacturing engineering projects.
• Experience designing, modifying, installing, or improving manufacturing equipment or facility systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Operations, contractors, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Electrical or electronic manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting cleanroom projects or environments.
• Experience with critical power infrastructure.
• Manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience.
• Experience working with facility modifications, equipment installations, or process improvements.
WHAT WE OFFER
• $90,000 base salary + 5% annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects across a large manufacturing and laboratory campus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects across a large manufacturing and laboratory campus
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Milpitas, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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