Facilities Controls Engineer I, II or III

Jubilant Pharma Limited; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 84,300 - 164,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks a Facilities Controls Engineer to provide technical support for SCADA/BAS/BMS and electrical systems, including cameras and access systems, UPS, and production equipment.

The role covers project involvement from design to upgrade, regulatory compliance, and process improvement, with growth opportunities in a stable, industry-leading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in electrical/automation engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years engineering experience; internship/co-op in automation, controls, or facilities helpful.
• Exposure to BAS/BMS or SCADA systems preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC fundamentals preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and industrial networking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance for facilities SCADA/BAS/BMS and electrical systems, including cameras and access systems.
• Supports facility controls projects: expansion, upgrades, cost reduction, and construction.
• Trains facility technicians on controls troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Delivers controls engineering support for capital projects.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, federal and international regulations.
• Develops specifications and RFQs for A&E firms, contractors, or equipment manufacturers.
• Maintains engineering documentation per regulatory requirements and SOPs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

TCP/IP networking

SQL

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support life‑changing medicines around the world. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands‑on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long‑term stability with forward‑looking innovation.

Job Description

The Facilities Controls Engineer is to provide technical support for the facilities SCADA/BAS/BMS and electrical systems. This includes the camera and card access systems along with UPS systems, equipment, and controls projects at JHS‑Spokane. The position may participate directly or assist others on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The Facilities Controls Engineer assumes responsibility for participation in capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance. In addition, the Facilities Controls Engineer will provide engineering support to include new construction support, process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.

• Provides technical assistance for JHS‑Spokane facilities SCADA/BAS/BMS and electrical systems, including camera and card access systems, UPS systems, equipment and controls systems.
• Provides technical support of Facility Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, and construction projects.
• Participates in support, guidance, and training for facility technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Provides controls engineering support and guidance for related capital projects.
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
• Manages and/or participates in capital and expense facility projects in accordance with the “Project Management Guidelines” system.
• Makes effective work by engaging internal and external customers on a daily basis.
• Participates in compliance to both short‑term and long‑term company objectives as defined by upper management.
• Develops detailed specifications and RFQs for A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufacturers to accurately quote on projects pursued by the company.
• Responsible for developing and using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field required.

Skills

Level I

• 1–3 years of engineering experience required.
• Internship, co‑op, or experience supporting automation, controls, electrical systems, or facility operations preferred.
• Exposure to BAS/BMS or SCADA systems preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC fundamentals preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, industrial networking concepts, and regulated environment preferred.

Level II

• 3–7 years of experience supporting facility automation or industrial control systems.
• Experience with BAS/BMS systems and SCADA system administration.
• Knowledge of GMP‑regulated environments.
• AutoCAD, TCP/IP networking, and SQL database fundamentals preferred.

Level III

• 10 years’ experience in building automation systems.
• PE, Siemens PPCL programming certifications preferred.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing or Production Environment preferred.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD, TCP/IP Networking, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.

Location

Spokane, WA — On Site, Full‑Time

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30 pm with other hours as requested.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Wage: $84,300 – $164,900 annually depending on level, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises. Starting on your first day, you receive medical, dental & vision coverage; flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA); life & AD&D insurance; short‑term & long‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program.

EEO

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.