Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer Responsibilities Facility Operations & Maintenance Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize facility systems including HVAC, clean utilities (WFI, CIP, SIP, compressed gases), electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems. Ensure critical systems operate within validated parameters to maintain aseptic and sterile manufacturing conditions. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility equipment, documenting all work per GMP requirements. Provide support for HEPA filter testing and certification in clean room areas and for laboratory equipment. Compliance & Regulatory Support Support regulatory inspections and internal audits by ensuring facility systems meet GMP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable standards. Maintain up-to-date documentation, including SOPs, maintenance logs, calibration records, and validation/qualification documents. Assist in facility qualification and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ). Project Support Participate in facility expansion, modification, and upgrade projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders during construction or system modifications. Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within the facility. Safety & EHS Promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA and site‑specific EHS protocols. Conduct risk assessments, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Respond to facility‑related emergencies, including utility failures, HVAC malfunctions, or other incidents affecting aseptic production. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness of facility systems. Support FMEA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives related to facility operations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities engineering or maintenance within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or aseptic manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA, and ISO standards as applied to aseptic manufacturing. Hands‑on experience with HVAC, clean utilities, WFI systems, compressed gases, water treatment, and facility automation/control systems. Experience with facility qualification/validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) preferred. Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, QA, and EHS. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs occasionally. Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and navigating controlled areas. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to inspect equipment. Comfortable working in areas with controlled temperatures, noise, and cleanroom conditions. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gowning for cleanroom access. Occasional work at heights or in confined spaces during maintenance or inspections. Location Parsippany, New Jersey Benefits Base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $94,263 to $175,059, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus. Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, an inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401(k) plan and company match, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. Equal Opportunity Employment Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr