Sr. Facilities Engineer

Position Summary Senior Facilities Engineer – Work Schedule: Monday—Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. 100% on‑site (SanDiego). Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).The SanDiego location provides comprehensive clinical supply services including clinical supply management, primary and secondary packaging, complex labeling services, clinical storage, distribution, and clinical returns and destruction, and will also include stability chambers.The Senior Facilities Engineer is responsible for coordinating and executing preventative and routine maintenance across all facility spaces—including manufacturing suites, production rooms, labs, warehouse areas, offices, and shared spaces—while serving as the primary point of contact for all internal and external maintenance needs.Under direction from the Technical Services Manager, the Senior Facilities Engineer acts as a technical expert across multiple engineering disciplines, supporting daily GMP operations.This position offers the opportunity to drive site‑wide impact, take ownership of critical facility systems, and play a key role in a growing, fast‑paced GMP environment with strong visibility and long‑term career growth. Responsibilities Maintain GMP‑compliant building areas, manufacturing suites, and support spaces, ensuring all systems and equipment remain within specification. Oversee general facility maintenance and repairs, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and overall building infrastructure. Manage GMP clean compressed air, nitrogen, RO/DI water systems, and site HVAC through the Building Management System (BMS). Oversee the work order system, asset management, and facility documentation within JDE. Manage all refrigerators, freezers, and temperature‑controlled environments to ensure proper monitoring and performance. Coordinate and oversee external vendors performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and GMP‑related work. Maintain facility fire suppression, fire safety equipment, and support EH&S with fire extinguisher and eye wash compliance. Support overall site safety, security, and emergency response initiatives, including participation on the safety committee. Lead or support validation, calibration, change control, facilities projects, tenant improvements, and off‑site construction activities. Manage exterior site maintenance (parking areas, roof, lighting, landscaping, generator) and assist with corporate event setup as needed. All other duties as assigned. Candidate Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical apprenticeship/certifications preferred. Minimum of 10 years of relevant facilities experience with strong experience in HVAC systems and solid working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, lighting, and general building trades/construction methods. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cGMP environment or related pharmaceutical/biotechnology setting preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead or support validation, calibration, change control, and facilities‑related projects, applying sound technical judgment and ensuring activities align with GMP standards. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset; able to work independently or collaboratively across cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced or time‑sensitive situations. Highly organized and proactive with strong problem‑solving abilities; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Comfortable with technology and capable of quickly learning new systems and software; basic proficiency with common workplace tools (e.g., MS Office) preferred. Physical Requirements Able to frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, reach, and push/pull, with the ability to lift up to 45lbs.; must maintain 20/30 corrected vision and be able to work occasionally in cold, humidity‑prone, wet, or temperature‑variable environments, including temperature‑controlled refrigerators and freezers. Salary The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $100,000 – $110,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Benefits Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment. 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays. Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one! WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness. PerkSpot – offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories. Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion. EEO Statement Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to View email address on click.appcast.io. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration to the application or hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catalent Pharma Solutions