Facilities Engineer

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc is seeking a Facilities Engineer in Springfield, IL to support facility operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This position focuses on optimizing facility infrastructure and critical utility systems while ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in Facilities Engineering, particularly in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings. Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and preventive maintenance programs is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Facilities Engineering experience in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting infrastructure and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize facility infrastructure and utility systems.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor facility performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Facilities Engineering

HVAC Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Facilities Engineer

Location: Springfield, IL

Duration: Long Term

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support facility operations within a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environment. This role will focus on maintaining, optimizing, and improving facility infrastructure and critical utility systems while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in facility engineering, preventive maintenance, HVAC and utility systems, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize facility infrastructure, utility systems, and building operations to ensure reliable manufacturing support.
• Support HVAC systems, clean utilities, water systems, compressed air systems, and other critical facility equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and facility upgrade projects.
• Monitor facility performance and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and energy utilization.
• Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Engineering teams to support production objectives.
• Maintain engineering documentation, maintenance records, SOPs, and equipment history in accordance with company quality systems.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections while ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve facility performance, safety, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of Facilities Engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting HVAC systems, clean utilities, water systems, compressed air systems, facility infrastructure, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting, and facility improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), maintenance planning, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with reliability engineering, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Knowledge of facility validation, engineering change management, energy management, and utility optimization is an added advantage.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing facilities is highly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or other relevant engineering certifications are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, technical documentation, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.