Facilities Engineer

Pillar5 Pharma Inc.; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

STD/LTD coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Pension plan eligibility

Job summary

Pillar5 Pharma Inc. in Arnprior, Ontario is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to lead design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

You will act as technical lead and owner’s representative, collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and external consultants to ensure regulatory compliance with ISO cleanroom standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and qualification activities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or related field, with experience in HVAC systems.
• 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance).
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor, etc.)
• Strong expertise in airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies.
• Experience with BMS/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens)
• Proven ability to review engineering drawings and challenge design decisions
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Responsibilities

• Review and approve HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineering consultants
• Ensure compliance with ISO cleanroom standards, GMP, and ASHRAE guidelines
• Evaluate airflow, pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity control strategies
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Act as the primary interface between internal teams and external engineering partners
• Review technical submittals, design changes, and deviations
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover of systems
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and compliant
• Support facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and environmental regulations

Skills

HVAC systems experience

GMP/ISO awareness

BMS/SCADA familiarity

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Siemens BMS/SCADA

Job description

Pillar5 Pharma is a specialized aseptic manufacturer located in the Ottawa Valley Town of Arnprior, Ontario. At Pillar5, we are Building Our Future as North America's ophthalmic Centre of Excellence through best-in-class compliance, operational excellence and industry leadership. Our quality and safety trained team members work together in support of our Mission to produce reliable, high-quality eye-care products that improve and enrich the lives of our customers.

Pillar5 Pharma is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical lead and owner’s representative, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external engineering consultants to ensure systems are compliant with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements.

COMPENSATION

• The salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health, dental benefits effective on your first day of employment.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Life and Accidental Death & Disbursement (AD&D) insurance.
• Company Pension Plan eligibility after 90 days of employment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical Engineering degree or related field, with experience in HVAC systems.
• 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance).
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor, etc.)
• Strong expertise in airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies.
• Experience with BMS/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens)
• Proven ability to review engineering drawings and challenge design decisions
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approve HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineering consultants
• Ensure compliance with ISO cleanroom standards, GMP, and ASHRAE guidelines
• Evaluate airflow, pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity control strategies
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Act as the primary interface between internal teams and external engineering partners
• Review technical submittals, design changes, and deviations
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover of systems
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and compliant
• Support facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure projects
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and environmental regulations

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.