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 facilities 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. Requirements 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ferring Holding SA