Principal Facilities Engineer

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8-10 years of facilities engineering experience, including at least 7+ years in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 210/211, and validation lifecycle documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Hands-on experience with critical building systems: HVAC (including cleanroom/controlled environments), electrical distribution, compressed air, purified water/WFI systems, environmental monitoring systems (EMS), and building automation (BMS) platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and design documents.
• Experience coordinating with Maintenance teams on PM program execution and/or managing contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to facility emergencies.
• CMMS familiarity (e.g., Maximo, UpKeep, MaintainX) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD or equivalent) is a plus.
• PE licensure is not required.
• Must be able to work the scheduled shift — Wednesday–Sunday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM — with flexibility for on-call/emergency response outside scheduled hours (regular hours can adjust/shift when responding to on-call/emergency situations).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, work in mechanical rooms and at heights (ladders/lifts), and wear required PPE in varying temperatures, noise levels, and controlled/cleanroom environments.