Senior Facility Engineer

About the role

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, your choice of a 4 ½ or 5 day work week, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate facility engineering projects, including planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and support for facility infrastructure systems (HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, filtration systems, motors, and security systems).
• Prioritize and manage facility projects, preventative maintenance activities, and work orders.
• Lead and support technical investigations related to facility equipment and system performance.
• Evaluate facility systems and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the primary engineering resource for facility design changes, including mechanical, electrical, and layout modifications.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to contractors, vendors, architects, and engineering firms supporting capital projects.
• Support planning and management of Facility Engineering and Maintenance budgets.
• Provide work direction and support to maintenance personnel to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5–8 years of facility engineering experience, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution.
• Extensive experience with cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5–8) and associated compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of pure water systems, including distillation, WFI, reverse ososmosis, and UV disinfection.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of standard maintenance practices and procedures.
• Experience authoring technical documentation (SOPs, PM procedures, protocols, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, filters, motors, steam systems, and air handling systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, including low/high voltage troubleshooting, VFDs, and building automation systems.
• Familiarity with validation methodologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (P&IDs, layouts, and related drawings).
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Passion for facility engineering.

Skills

• Technical leadership and support for facility infrastructure systems.
• Project management and coordination.
• Technical investigations and evaluations.
• Facility design changes and modifications.
• Technical guidance and oversight.
• Technical documentation creation.
• Electrical and mechanical systems knowledge.
• Validation methodologies familiarity.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Regulatory compliance and inspection support.

Benefits

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company.
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus.
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:
• 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
• Low cost dental and vision insurance.
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid.
• 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!) 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays.
• Paid family leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan with company matching contribution.

Pay

$110,000 - $128,000 annually with consideration for relevant experience.

Schedule

Your choice of a 4 ½ or 5 day work week.