Sr Facilities Engineer

About the Role

This position provides technical expertise to support the maintenance and engineering lifecycle of a manufacturing facility and its associated equipment and systems. The role involves developing, implementing, and continuously improving equipment systems and related processes. The candidate will act as an equipment system steward, responsible and accountable for the system’s continued function and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Have a deep understanding of a facility as a compilation of many integrated systems.
• Take ownership and accountability for assigned equipment and systems.
• Operate compliantly within the Quality Management System, promptly reporting non-compliance issues.
• Act as equipment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to create and update detailed operational procedures, work instructions, critical and recommended spare parts summaries, engineering specifications, design for equipment systems, facility impacts and change control, and other operations documentation and processes.
• Develop and propose preventive measures to recurring issues with equipment systems.
• Plan equipment and system repair and maintenance projects, considering situational and contingency factors.
• Provide SME input and oversight on construction and equipment improvement projects.
• Compile and analyze data generated from equipment to support continuous improvement and environmental responsibility efforts.
• Understand, track, and manage financial budgets (both Capital and Operational) and expense accounting for equipment systems.
• Work within Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) to carry out tasks such as equipment on/offboarding, calibration, maintenance planning, and other lifecycle management principles.
• Provide daily operational support and perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or equivalent from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with facilities and building equipment and systems, including controls.
• Experience working in a corporate regulated environment; medical device or pharma preferred.
• Experience with designing, engineering, building, commissioning, and validating facilities (preferred).
• Experience with complex facility utilities and multi-compressor refrigeration units.
• Experience with PLC controls and building and environmental management systems (BMS/EMS).
• Experience with hands-on Facility MEPT (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Thermal) design and troubleshooting.

Skills

• Highly knowledgeable and experienced in equipment system function, troubleshooting, and repair.
• High level of organization, detail-orientation, initiative, motivation, and reliability.
• Able to manage time and perform within required deadlines, balancing business priorities.
• Demonstrate autonomy in making tactical decisions aligned with business and operational needs.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third parties about complex equipment system concepts.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for the Sr Facilities Engineer role based in the United States of America is $91,100 - $136,700. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission), and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.

Benefits

• Access to genomics sequencing.
• Family planning support.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for career development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.