Facilities Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

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POSITION OVERVIEW
Syner-G is seeking a Facilities Engineer with 2–6 years of experience supporting building and plant operations within laboratory, manufacturing, and utility environments. This role is responsible for day-to-day oversight, maintenance, and troubleshooting of facility systems and equipment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The Facilities Engineer will conduct routine inspections, maintain accurate documentation, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support ongoing operations. Experience in GMP environments and regulatory compliance is important.

WORK LOCATION
Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, depending on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
(This list is not exhaustive and may be modified as needed.)

• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee external service providers performing Corrective Maintenance (CM) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities under facility, system, or equipment contracts.
• Ensure all CM and PM tasks are completed, documented, and compliant with internal policies, procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of facility utilities, equipment, and systems to identify early signs of wear, leaks, or abnormalities.
• Support verification, updates, and maintenance of P&IDs, HVAC documentation, electrical one-lines, and process flow diagrams.
• Monitor freezers and other critical equipment to ensure proper operation and alarm response readiness.
• Perform, coordinate, and oversee emergency troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC, mechanical, utility, and lab/manufacturing equipment (GxP and non-GxP).
• Respond promptly to alarms, equipment failures, and power outages, following established emergency procedures.
• Diagnose system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, PM activities, repairs, and system performance in accordance with SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with regulatory expectations.
• Manage environmental waste streams in accordance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and other departments to address facility needs and support operational continuity.
• Maintain regular communication with the Manufacturing team to ensure facility-related issues are addressed promptly.
• Replace solvent recyclers and support lab processes as needed.
• Provide detailed shift turnover reports to ensure seamless communication between teams.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and operate with minimal oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.

Experience

• 2–6 years of Facilities Engineering experience, or experience as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, or Subcontractor.
• Experience with facility systems, utilities, and process equipment.
• CAPEX project exposure preferred.
• GMP cleanroom experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of building systems, utilities, and equipment operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of safety protocols, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM :

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work "almost anywhere." However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT:

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.