Facilities Engineer

BioTalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking a hands-on Facilities Engineer in the Greater Boston area to support daily GMP operations, calibration, maintenance, and facility systems. The role emphasizes on-site engagement with critical equipment and daily operations in a regulated setting.

The position focuses on hands-on calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of autoclaves and HVAC, and supporting qualification/validation activities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in facilities engineering, maintenance, metrology or calibration in pharma/life sciences.
• Hands-on metrology/calibration experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting autoclaves.
• Experience supporting autoclave qualification activities.
• Knowledge of facility systems including HVAC.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as Blue Mountain or SAP.
• Strong GMP documentation experience for maintenance, calibration and work orders.
• Proven track record with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on GMP manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in support of operational reliability.
• Support calibration programs for critical instruments and process equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot autoclaves, including support of qualification and validation activities.
• Support facility operations, including HVAC systems and related utility equipment.
• Create, execute, and maintain GMP‑compliant maintenance, calibration, and work‑order documentation.
• Utilize CMMS systems such as Blue Mountain, SAP, or equivalent platforms to manage maintenance and calibration activities.
• Investigate equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, and validation teams to ensure equipment remains in a qualified state.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and quality initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate with external service providers and equipment vendors when required.
• Provide technical input for facility upgrades and capital projects as needed.

Skills

Facilities Engineering

Maintenance

Calibration

GMP Compliance

Metrology

Autoclaves

HVAC

CMMS

Blue Mountain

SAP

Tools

Blue Mountain

SAP

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time W2 Employee

Relocation Assistance: Not Available. Candidates must currently reside in the Greater Boston area.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Facilities Engineer with strong hands-on calibration, maintenance, and facilities support experience within a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys working directly with critical equipment and facility systems, supporting daily operations, preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting activities, and GMP compliance. While exposure to capital projects and vendor management is beneficial, the primary focus of this role is hands‑on calibration, maintenance, and facilities engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on GMP manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in support of operational reliability.
• Support calibration programs for critical instruments and process equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot autoclaves, including support of qualification and validation activities.
• Support facility operations, including HVAC systems and related utility equipment.
• Create, execute, and maintain GMP‑compliant maintenance, calibration, and work‑order documentation.
• Utilize CMMS systems such as Blue Mountain, SAP, or equivalent platforms to manage maintenance and calibration activities.
• Investigate equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, and validation teams to ensure equipment remains in a qualified state.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and quality initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate with external service providers and equipment vendors when required.
• Provide technical input for facility upgrades and capital projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, metrology, or calibration within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Strong hands‑on metrology and calibration experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting on autoclaves.
• Experience supporting autoclave qualification activities.
• Working knowledge of facility systems, including HVAC.
• Experience using Blue Mountain, SAP, or comparable CMMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of GMP documentation requirements related to maintenance, calibration, and work orders.
• Proven experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating third‑party vendors and contractors.
• Exposure to facility upgrades, engineering projects, or capital projects.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, or utility systems.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a hands‑on facilities professional with a strong maintenance and calibration background who can effectively support day‑to‑day GMP operations. Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on commercial facilities management, construction management, or commissioning without significant hands‑on maintenance and calibration experience will not be a fit for this opportunity.