Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Symmetrio; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Symmetrio is seeking an Equipment & Facilities Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a regulated medical device environment. You will maintain and improve equipment, support cleanroom operations, review compliance, and drive continuous improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, PLCs, and ISO cleanroom standards, plus strong analytical and project management skills. Occasional travel and off-hours work are possible.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical engineering expertise with hands-on equipment experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, utilities, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to train employees on preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electromechanical and automated systems.
• Support calibration, validation protocols, and risk assessments.
• Document equipment changes and maintain records in the quality system.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and facilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Training employees

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or 8 years of equivalent experience

Tools

PLC systems

Lean or Six Sigma

ISO Class 7/8 cleanrooms

Root cause analysis

Audits and inspections support

Job description

Symmetrio is recruiting an Equipment & Facilities Engineer on behalf of a growing medical device manufacturer.

This position will support production operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment, supporting facility infrastructure, ensuring cleanroom and regulatory compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The Equipment & Facilities Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, and external contractors.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Equipment

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electromechanical, and automated systems
• Support equipment calibration, validation protocols, and risk assessments
• Document equipment changes and maintain records within the quality management system
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and reduce downtime
• Train team members on preventive maintenance and equipment calibration

Facilities Engineering

• Oversee facility infrastructure, including cleanrooms, HVAC, water systems, utilities, and production areas
• Support ISO Class 7 and Class 8 cleanroom operations and compliance
• Coordinate facility expansions, production layout changes, and utility upgrades
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EHS, building code, safety, and environmental requirements
• Manage contractors and vendors supporting equipment and facility projects
• Support root cause investigations involving equipment nonconformances and deviations
• Provide documentation and technical support during audits and inspections
• Support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and facility operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or eight years of equivalent education and experience
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, utilities, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to train employees on preventive maintenance and calibration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to support occasional off-hours work and travel
• Ability to pass required background and drug screenings

Preferred

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of PLC systems, Lean or Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and ISO Class 7 cleanrooms
• Experience working around radioactive materials

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)