Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team temporarily to audit, optimize, and expand our existing Preventative Maintenance (PM) program. The role involves bridging the gap between field maintenance and data systems to convert technical documentation and historical work order data into actionable, detailed maintenance procedures. This is an opportunity to work within a complex R&D laboratory and office facility that supports sensitive scientific research and corporate operations.
Responsibilities

• Review existing and historical work order data within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to identify procedural gaps.
• Cross-reference current asset registries with physical field inventory to ensure critical equipment tags are accurate.
• Author, revise, and standardize detailed PM job plans and step-by-step procedures for critical utility and facility equipment, including HVAC, exhaust systems, plant utilities, and high-purity utilities.
• Integrate safety requirements into all procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifications.
• Ensure all written procedures comply with local regulatory bodies and applicable Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices (GxP).
• Incorporate clear pass/fail criteria, calibration check-points, and data collection parameters within the PM steps to maintain Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, reliability engineering, or maintenance operations within a regulated industry such as Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, or Semiconductor.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or equivalent technical field experience.
• Deep understanding of commercial/industrial HVAC, chilled water plants, industrial exhaust, and high-purity water system (RODI) operations and failure modes.
• Proficiency with enterprise CMMS platforms, with SAP preferred.
• Exceptional technical writing ability, strong data analytical skills, and excellent communication skills.

Work Environment
This position is based on-site with an estimated duration of 6 to 12 months, with potential for extension based on project scope expansion. The work schedule is a standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pleasanton, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $47.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pleasanton,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.
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