Hyliion
Job Purpose
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean,flexible and affordable electricity production. TheCompany’s primary focus is to develop distributedpower generators that can operate on various fuelsources to future-proof against an ever-changingenergy economy.
The
Senior Facilities Engineer
is responsible for ensuring the manufacturing plant’s infrastructure, utilities, and building systems reliably support safe, efficient, and scalable production operations. This role is hands‑on and plant‑floor focused, directly enabling equipment uptime, production ramp, and layout changes as the facility moves from early production into steady‑state manufacturing.
This position works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to ensure the plant is always production ready.
Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Utilities & Infrastructure
Own the performance, capacity, spend, and reliability of plant utilities including:
Electrical power distribution and machine drops
Compressed air, vacuum, and process gases
HVAC, ventilation, dust/fume extraction, and heat rejection
Process water, chilled water, and drainage
Ensure utilities meet equipment specifications and production load requirements
Troubleshoot utility‑related production downtime and support root cause analysis
Production Equipment & Layout Support
Support installation, relocation, and commissioning of production equipment
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on:
Line layouts, workstation placement, and material flow
Equipment moves and line rebalancing
Ensure floor space, utilities, and safety systems are in place prior to equipment arrival
Production Ramp & Capacity Growth
Plan and execute facility upgrades required for:
New product introductions
Additional shifts or extended run times
Identify facility constraints that could limit throughput or uptime
Develop phased facility expansion plans aligned to the production roadmap
Plant Maintenance & Reliability
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs for:
Electrical infrastructure
HVAC and process utilities
Building systems that impact production
Support operations and maintenance teams during outages, shutdowns, and recovery events
Drive improvements in uptime, response time, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
Oversight of facility janitorial needs and vendor partners, including facility services repair
Safety, Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and local building codes
Manage annual Fire Drill as well as the Red Wing vouchers for safety boots
Inclement weather: Manage facility safety protocols and response actions during inclement weather to protect employees, visitors, and assets (e.g., salting walkways, backup power, etc.)
Maintain the OSHA Form 300 log and 300A summary
Support machine safety systems, interlocks, and emergency infrastructure
Champion safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Ensure facility changes follow proper change control and risk assessment
Ensure that all new hires are loaded into the Safety Skills platform and assign role‑specific training courses
Capital Projects & Contractors
Lead facility‑related capital projects on the plant floor and partner with Manufacturing Engineering & Operations for their capital projects
Develop scopes of work, RFQs, and installation plans
Manage contractors during production and shutdown windows
Ensure work is executed safely and does not disrupt manufacturing operations
Documentation & Standard Work
Maintain up‑to‑date facility drawings, utility schematics, and load calculations
Create standard work for facility response and equipment support
Support continuous improvement efforts on the plant floor
Additional duties as needed or required. Qualifications Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications include:
Education, Experience and Certifications
Industrial electrical systems
Manufacturing utilities (air, water, HVAC, exhaust)
Production equipment installation and support
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
7–10+ years supporting manufacturing plant facilities
Hands‑on experience with:
Experience working directly on the plant floor in an operating factory
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high‑precision, low‑volume or ramping production environments
Industry experience in electro‑mechanical, power‑generation, EV, aerospace, or capital equipment manufacturing
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Experience supporting 24/7 or multi‑shift operations
Core Competencies
Bias toward action and rapid problem resolution
Strong cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to prioritize production needs in a dynamic environment
Role Classification and Working Conditions This is a salaried, exempt‑level position. This position typically works primarily in a production/operations environment.
Physical/Other Requirements
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.
Benefits
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy‑up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy‑up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.
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The
Senior Facilities Engineer
is responsible for ensuring the manufacturing plant’s infrastructure, utilities, and building systems reliably support safe, efficient, and scalable production operations. This role is hands‑on and plant‑floor focused, directly enabling equipment uptime, production ramp, and layout changes as the facility moves from early production into steady‑state manufacturing.
This position works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to ensure the plant is always production ready.
Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Utilities & Infrastructure
Own the performance, capacity, spend, and reliability of plant utilities including:
Electrical power distribution and machine drops
Compressed air, vacuum, and process gases
HVAC, ventilation, dust/fume extraction, and heat rejection
Process water, chilled water, and drainage
Ensure utilities meet equipment specifications and production load requirements
Troubleshoot utility‑related production downtime and support root cause analysis
Production Equipment & Layout Support
Support installation, relocation, and commissioning of production equipment
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on:
Line layouts, workstation placement, and material flow
Equipment moves and line rebalancing
Ensure floor space, utilities, and safety systems are in place prior to equipment arrival
Production Ramp & Capacity Growth
Plan and execute facility upgrades required for:
New product introductions
Additional shifts or extended run times
Identify facility constraints that could limit throughput or uptime
Develop phased facility expansion plans aligned to the production roadmap
Plant Maintenance & Reliability
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs for:
Electrical infrastructure
HVAC and process utilities
Building systems that impact production
Support operations and maintenance teams during outages, shutdowns, and recovery events
Drive improvements in uptime, response time, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
Oversight of facility janitorial needs and vendor partners, including facility services repair
Safety, Compliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and local building codes
Manage annual Fire Drill as well as the Red Wing vouchers for safety boots
Inclement weather: Manage facility safety protocols and response actions during inclement weather to protect employees, visitors, and assets (e.g., salting walkways, backup power, etc.)
Maintain the OSHA Form 300 log and 300A summary
Support machine safety systems, interlocks, and emergency infrastructure
Champion safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Ensure facility changes follow proper change control and risk assessment
Ensure that all new hires are loaded into the Safety Skills platform and assign role‑specific training courses
Capital Projects & Contractors
Lead facility‑related capital projects on the plant floor and partner with Manufacturing Engineering & Operations for their capital projects
Develop scopes of work, RFQs, and installation plans
Manage contractors during production and shutdown windows
Ensure work is executed safely and does not disrupt manufacturing operations
Documentation & Standard Work
Maintain up‑to‑date facility drawings, utility schematics, and load calculations
Create standard work for facility response and equipment support
Support continuous improvement efforts on the plant floor
Additional duties as needed or required. Qualifications Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications include:
Education, Experience and Certifications
Industrial electrical systems
Manufacturing utilities (air, water, HVAC, exhaust)
Production equipment installation and support
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
7–10+ years supporting manufacturing plant facilities
Hands‑on experience with:
Experience working directly on the plant floor in an operating factory
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high‑precision, low‑volume or ramping production environments
Industry experience in electro‑mechanical, power‑generation, EV, aerospace, or capital equipment manufacturing
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Experience supporting 24/7 or multi‑shift operations
Core Competencies
Bias toward action and rapid problem resolution
Strong cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to prioritize production needs in a dynamic environment
Role Classification and Working Conditions This is a salaried, exempt‑level position. This position typically works primarily in a production/operations environment.
Physical/Other Requirements
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.
Benefits
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy‑up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy‑up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.
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