EMS & Equipment Reliability Engineer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in California to safeguard the Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) and site infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and maximum uptime across Santa Clara and Pleasanton.

You will lead EMS administration, non-conformance investigations, and QA support, collaborating with quality and facilities teams to maintain data integrity and product quality in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, automation, biology or biochemistry with practical experience.
• 5+ years in utility/equipment engineering within biotech or clinical lab.
• Experience administering EMS networks (REES, ViewLinc) and handling alarm/change management under regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as EMS system controller; manage databases, sensors, mappings, alerts, and software upkeep for 24/7 data integrity.
• Lead NC investigations and RCA in SAP; support audits by assembling equipment records.
• Plan, calibrate, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on site equipment and utilities.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification (C&Q) for CTUs and facility systems; analyze trends for improvements.
• Direct vendor management to control costs and extend asset life; ensure safe operations.
• Train site staff on system access and SOPs; administer site C&Q procedures.

Skills

EMS administration

Regulatory compliance

Lab automation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering/related

Tools

REES

ViewLinc

SAP

Job description

Roche is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in California to safeguard the Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) and site infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and maximum uptime across Santa Clara and Pleasanton.

You will lead EMS administration, non-conformance investigations, and QA support, collaborating with quality and facilities teams to maintain data integrity and product quality in a regulated environment.