Facilities Engineer

United Pharma; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma in Waltham, MA is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support manufacturing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility system optimization in a GMP-regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, strong GMP knowledge, and a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. This on-site role involves collaboration with manufacturing teams and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on equipment maintenance or facilities engineering experience.
• GMP experience is required, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, drives, electrical controls, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, start-ups, and changeovers.
• Support equipment upgrades, qualification, commissioning, and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, maintenance projects, and facility shutdown activities.
• Maintain GMP documentation, SOPs, qualification protocols, and maintenance records.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

GMP experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Motors and drives

P&IDs reading

Safety NEC/70E

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support manufacturing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility system optimization in a GMP-regulated environment in Waltham, MA. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and equipment repair, with strong GMP knowledge and a focus on equipment reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, start-ups, and changeovers.
• Support equipment upgrades, qualification, commissioning, and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, maintenance projects, and facility shutdown activities.
• Maintain GMP documentation, SOPs, qualification protocols, and maintenance records.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on equipment maintenance or facilities engineering experience.
• GMP experience is required, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, drives, electrical controls, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E safety standards.