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Sr. Mechanical Utilities and Infrastructure Engineer

Coherent Corp.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Dec 2025

About the role

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical Infrastructure & Utility System Design

  • Develop and review designs for mechanical utility systems supporting cleanrooms and manufacturing spaces (e.g., HVAC, chilled water, CDA, vacuum, exhaust).
  • Prepare and evaluate engineering documents including P&IDs, utility schematics, mechanical layouts, and design packages.
  • Ensure designs comply with ISO cleanroom classifications, building codes, and internal engineering standards.
  • Lead and participate in design reviews with internal stakeholders and external engineering firms to validate system performance, constructability, and safety.
  • Provide technical input early in project planning to define system requirements and align design strategies with operational needs.

Construction Engineering, Field Support & Commissioning

  • Provide on-site engineering support during construction, including system inspections, issue resolution, and verification of mechanical utility installations.
  • Conduct site walks, field validations, and constructability assessments to ensure alignment with design intent and project specifications.
  • Coordinate mechanical-related construction activities, ensuring contractor readiness, quality execution, and adherence to project schedules.
  • Develop and manage RFPs for mechanical utility scope, evaluate proposals, and ensure clear flow-down of technical requirements to subcontractors.
  • Track progress toward utility readiness milestones and proactively escalate risks or delays.
  • Ensure design modifications and field changes are captured, communicated, and updated in project documentation.
  • Support system start-up, testing, commissioning, and turnover of new or upgraded mechanical infrastructure.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability. Propose roadmaps and recommendations for long-term enhancements; and implement these.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Requirements Alignment

  • Partner with Project Management, Construction Management, EHS, Facilities, and Equipment Engineering teams to establish infrastructure requirements and confirm system designs meet operational and safety needs.
  • Collaborate with Equipment Installation teams to align utility availability with tool move-in, hookup, and qualification timelines.
  • Represent mechanical utility engineering in cross-functional decision-making, schedule reviews, and site readiness discussions.
  • Communicate technical considerations, risks, and design impacts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Engineering Documentation, Standards & Compliance

  • Generate and maintain accurate mechanical engineering documentation including redlines, as-builts, system matrices, and specifications.
  • Support development of preventive maintenance procedures and system handoff documentation for newly implemented utilities.
  • Ensure all mechanical designs and construction activities comply with applicable codes, safety requirements, and internal engineering standards.
  • Contribute to standardization of mechanical utility design practices, documentation templates, and best practices across projects.

 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. In lieu of formal education, candidates with extensive hands-on experience in mechanical system design build, and operations will be considered. 
  • 9+ years of experience in mechanical design or project engineering within semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or other high-tech manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting cleanroom and mechanical utility infrastructure through design, construction, and commissioning phases.

 

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and support decision-making.
  • Proficiency in mechanical systems such as HVAC, chilled water, exhaust, and gas distribution.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings, P&IDs, construction documents, and specifications.
  • Effective communication and collaboration across engineering, operations, and construction teams.
  • Familiarity with project coordination and schedule tracking in an active construction environment.
  • Practical experience using design and drafting tools such as CAD, Bluebeam, and/or Revit/BIM
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with live construction activities and

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Coherent Corp.

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