Facilities Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

Job Title: Facilities Engineer

Location: Bloomington, Minnesota | On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, Business Hours

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the reliability and efficiency of HVAC and other mechanical systems that support semiconductor manufacturing operations. Your work will directly impact production uptime, energy efficiency, and long-term facility sustainability through expert analysis, design, and system optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate performance and capacity constraints for all physical plant and facility systems.
• Design and implement expansions or improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Develop and oversee maintenance programs to maximize system uptime and operational stability.
• Create and program custom sequences of operation to optimize plant efficiency.
• Program Building Automation Control software to support daily facility and manufacturing operations.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including specifications and operating instructions.
• Provide project management support for infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
• Support company initiatives, including quality, safety, environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. 2-5 years of experience in HVAC system design or related mechanical engineering work (exceptional entry-level candidates will be considered).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of Building Automation System software, preferably Johnson Controls Facility Explorer and Niagara N4 Supervisory Control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Experience in Facilities Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of cleanroom mechanical systems and semiconductor facility operations.
• Project management experience with cross-functional teams.

About Us

At Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive-grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

What We Offer

Salary: $75,570 - $101,218 per year (good-faith estimate)

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off starting on the first day; 401(k) plan with a generous company match; annual bonus program; tuition assistance; disability and life insurance; legal and ID theft protection; and an employee assistance program.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.