Facilities Engineer (CONTRACT - 3 Months)

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. seeks a Facilities Engineer for a 3-month contract, onsite in Watertown, MA. The role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will lead repairs, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and changeovers, with SOP and qualification protocol support. Strong electrical/mechanical skills and GMP familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• GMP experience required.
• Engineering degree or equivalent apprenticeship/experience preferred.
• 3+ years in advanced electrical/mechanical repair in manufacturing.
• Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/PLC licensure or extensive life science industry experience.
• Experience reading P&IDs and working with CAD tools is desired.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair systems, parts, test and adjust to safe operation.
• Perform routine rounds to monitor equipment and facilities.
• Assist with setup of machinery/equipment per specs.
• Coordinate maintenance actions including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic tasks.
• Oversee vendor/contractor repairs and calibrations.
• Support GMP investigations and CAPAs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

P&IDs reading

CAD/SolidWorks

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Facilities Engineer (CONTRACT - 3 Months) Location: Watertown, MA Pay Rate: 52 - 58/hr JOB DESCRIPTION 100% Onsite Overview: The Contract, Facilities Engineer position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety and compliance and to ensure continued operational sustainability of facilities. This position is responsible for start-up of equipment, preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, basic/routine equipment maintenance and optimization while following all safety measures. Lead projects, schedule repairs and maintenance to adhere to manufacturing schedule. Draft and execute qualification protocols and SOPs. Update and create drawings and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair systems, parts, test and adjust put back in safe operational conditions.
• Perform routine rounds to monitor equipment and facilities to detect faulty operations or equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to support electrical vendors.
• Perform set-up of machinery/equipment according to specifications and/or directions.
• Perform or coordinate maintenance actions including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, calibrations, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Support development of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration Tasks and Procedures.
• Support development of Equipment Operations Procedures
• Oversee projects, repairs or service done by outside vendors/contractors.
• Support quality audits and systems; CAPAs, Deviations, GMP investigations.
• Support cross functional teams on projects, and aid as required.
• Provide SME support on critical systems and spare parts assessments.
• Support Shutdowns when needed
• Maintain safe and clean work environment and maintain safety compliance
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees.
• Assume responsibility to ensure work accomplished on schedule.
• Escalate and communicate downtime to system and area owners.
• Drive Continuous Improvement on matters directly related to:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/Work Instructions and GxPs
• Perform and assist with other duties as needed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Support service and performance objectives as needed.
• Support service and performance objectives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong sense of urgency to focus on high priority task in a timely manner
• Angle drive motor and gearbox systems experience preferred
• Ability to evaluate and optimize system performance
• Performed system upgrade experience preferred
• Provide technical ownership of manufacturing equipment and systems
• Troubleshooting electrical systems, controls, drives, DC/AC control systems
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and familiar with MS Project
• Familiar with National Electrical Code, including NFPA70E.
• Self-starter, highly organized, systematic, and precise
• Able to multitask and have a strong sense of urgency.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• GMP Experience Required
• Degree in engineering discipline desired, or equivalent completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred or multiple years of experience.
• 3 plus years of advanced electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, packaging/assembly line system repair or related experience required.
• Licensure of Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/PLC, or extensive experience within the life science/ medical device industry
• Experience in industrial manufacturing with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and PLC/electronically controlled equipment and CAD/Solidworks is desired.
• Management skills and leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of 5S/6S techniques and Lean Manufacturing Skills desired.
• Ability to read and follow P&IDs

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to feel, handle; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.