Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team based in Cork. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of high-profile semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects, with a particular focus on cleanroom environments, process utilities, and HVAC systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging projects within one of the fastest-growing sectors in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design solutions for semiconductor, cleanroom, and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Design and coordinate HVAC systems, including cleanroom ventilation, pressurisation strategies, filtration systems, and environmental control systems.
• Prepare mechanical layouts, equipment arrangements, and utility distribution drawings.
• Design process utility systems including compressed air, chilled water, heating water, process gases, vacuum systems, and other building services infrastructure.
• Produce engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and design documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with process, architectural, structural, electrical, and automation teams.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and project workshops.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Support construction activities, commissioning, and project closeout where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
  

  Requirements

  Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical building services or industrial facility design.
• Strong experience in HVAC system design.
• Experience working on cleanroom, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical utility systems and distribution networks.
• Experience producing mechanical layouts, equipment arrangements, and coordinated design drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong understanding of relevant engineering standards and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

• Desirable

• Previous semiconductor facility experience.
• Familiarity with cleanroom classifications, contamination control principles, and airflow design.
• Experience with BIM workflows and clash detection.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards chartership.
• Experience with engineering calculation software and modelling tools.

• What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge semiconductor and cleanroom projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to major international clients and technically complex engineering challenges.