Engineer, Facilities and Engineering
AstraZeneca · California, MD · 2 wk ago
Manufacturing$102k–$152k/yrFull-time
Responsible for various technical aspects of facilities maintenance, validation activities, engineering projects, and mid-size capital investments within a pharmaceutical organization. This role provides technical input, oversees facility and engineering-related projects, and ensures all systems and processes meet regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams supporting facilities maintenance, validation, metrology, engineering solutions, and capital projects.
- Oversee facilities operations across labs, manufacturing, and GMP spaces, driving improvements while ensuring health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead validation strategies, protocols, and documentation for systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with FDA/EMA requirements.
- Oversee metrology programs, including calibration, inspection, and measurement system accuracy, while maintaining industry compliance.
- Lead corrective maintenance, engineering projects, and preventive/predictive maintenance initiatives in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Manage capital projects (upgrades, expansions, and new installations), including planning, budgets, schedules, and execution.
- Prepare and review validation, metrology, engineering, and capital project documentation and generate project status reports.
- Conduct audits, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while staying current with industry and regulatory trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 4-6 years of experience in facilities, validation, metrology, engineering, and capital projects, with significant experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
- Extensive knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and other relevant compliance requirements.
- Proven experience in leading mid-size validation processes, asset management, metrology programs, facilities, engineering projects, and capital investments.
- Strong project management skills with experience in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Working Conditions
- Office and on-site facilities environment, with occasional travel to various company sites or off-site locations.
- May require occasional evening or weekend work to address urgent issues or project needs.
Pay
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $101,643.20 to $152,464.80. Positions offer eligibility for various incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves).
- Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.