Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer

About the role

The Global Engineering Solutions (GES) organization executes a wide variety of capital and expense projects to ensure the company has the capabilities and facilities to meet its goal of providing World Class Supply of Medicines. This Associate Director of Mechanical Utilities Engineer role reports to the Technology Center Director of the Global Design Engineering Solutions (DES) team within GES. The position participates in leading development of holistic global design solutions that support critical manufacturing and business objectives across multiple programs and business units. The role provides mechanical utility engineering subject matter expertise across the front-end planning lifecycle, from early concept development and site selection through FEL 3 Basis of Design, delivering solutions that align with business needs, internal standards, and industry best practices. The candidate will develop technical solutions for capital projects supporting business objectives of Company Operating Units, bringing strong expertise in mechanical utility system design from business case and concept development through startup and commissioning. Collaboration occurs with GES and Integrated Project Team (IPT) members (Project Management, Technology, Quality, Automation, Plant Operations, Safety), Engineering Firms, and Equipment Vendors. Flexibility with travel and work location is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support project mechanical utility design efforts, providing compliant, innovative solutions that meet business needs
• Provide technical guidance to project teams for mechanical utility systems during project scoping and front-end planning stages, including evaluation of alternative solutions for sterile, bulk biological, solid dosage, and laboratory facilities worldwide
• Assist in support of sustainability and energy savings efforts on projects
• Support major project design efforts and may lead small or minor project design efforts that meet business objectives
• Ensure deliverables produced on projects conform to company standards, are technically sound and sufficiently complete
• Collaborate with and provide SME guidance to project teams during detail design, construction, and installation of mechanical utility systems
• Author and maintain engineering design standards, guidelines, practices, and position papers
• Provide technical support and guidance during startup planning, commissioning, and qualification activities of mechanical utility systems on critical capital projects
• Collaborate with global manufacturing site engineering-based teams to troubleshoot mechanical utility issues
• Conduct project peer reviews and provide subject matter expertise on various projects
• Develop and maintain knowledge of latest industry technology trends
• Interface and collaborate with Global Quality and Global Safety & Environment in development and implementation of divisional guidance documents and initiatives
• Interface with mechanical utility equipment vendors

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or applicable science degree required
• Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering of mechanical utility systems
• Technical knowledge: Strong working knowledge of mechanical utility system design, engineering fundamentals, regulatory requirements, equipment sizing, specification, and system troubleshooting
• Industry experience: Prior experience with engineering design of mechanical utility systems in Pharmaceutical/Biotech or closely related industry
• Systems expertise: Subject matter expertise in design, construction, and operations of mechanical utility systems including Steam, Steam Condensate, Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Cooling Tower, Process Cooling, Fire Water, Nitrogen, Chemical/Sanitary (Plumbing) Waste, Effluent Decontamination, Compressed Air, Potable Water, Natural Gas, and Process/Lab Gases
• Piping systems: Experience in design and specification of pipe and piping systems
• Preferred experience: Commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting mechanical utility systems; experience with capital projects following a stage-gate capital management process; proficiency in AutoCAD and other 2D/3D design tools with ability to produce layout, PFD, P&ID deliverables
• Competencies: Competent leadership and teamwork skills; accomplished written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical abilities and solid base in engineering fundamentals
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30% global travel anticipated)

Skills

• 3D Designing
• Adaptability
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Automation Systems
• Capital Project Management
• Change Management
• Clinical Manufacturing
• Communication Sciences
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Decontamination
• Drug Product Manufacturing
• Energy Conservation
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Principles
• High Technology Industry
• Industry Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Scale-Up
• Natural Gas
• Peer Reviewing
• Piping Systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare insurance (employee and family)
• Retirement benefits including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Compassionate and sick days
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Long-term incentive eligibility

Pay

Salary range for primary location (West Point, PA): $142,400 – $224,100 base salary. Actual placement within range based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business needs. Different compensation guidelines may apply for additional locations.

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Hybrid flexible work arrangement
• 1st shift (Day)
• 25% travel required
• No relocation offered
• No visa sponsorship

Locations

Primary: West Point, PA. Secondary: Rahway, NJ; Durham, NC; Elkton, VA.

Requisition ID: R423805. Job posting effective until 11/5/2026.