Facilities Engineer

About the role

The Facilities Engineer supports building and plant operations within laboratory, manufacturing, and utility environments. Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee external service providers performing Corrective Maintenance (CM) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities under facility, system, or equipment contracts.
• Ensure all CM and PM tasks are completed, documented, and compliant with internal policies, procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of facility utilities, equipment, and systems to identify early signs of wear, leaks, or abnormalities.
• Support verification, updates, and maintenance of P&IDs, HVAC documentation, electrical one-lines, and process flow diagrams.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, PM activities, repairs, and system performance in accordance with SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Respond promptly to alarms, equipment failures, and power outages, following established emergency procedures.
• Diagnose system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor freezers and other critical equipment to ensure proper operation and alarm response readiness.
• Perform, coordinate, and oversee emergency troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC, mechanical, utility, and lab/manufacturing equipment (GxP and non-GxP).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and other departments to address facility needs and support operational continuity.
• Maintain regular communication with the Manufacturing team to ensure facility-related issues are addressed promptly.
• Replace solvent recyclers and support lab processes as needed.
• Provide detailed shift turnover reports to ensure seamless communication between teams.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and operate with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2–6 years of Facilities Engineering experience, or experience as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, or Subcontractor.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong understanding of safety protocols, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures; familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs); excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with facility systems, utilities, and process equipment.
• CAPEX project exposure preferred.
• GMP cleanroom experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of building systems, utilities, and equipment operations.

Skills

• Strong understanding of safety protocols, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Benefits

Includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

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