Facilities Engineer: Reliability & Asset Strategy

CSL; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring’s Kankakee site seeks a Facilities Engineer to own and support facility equipment and systems. You will ensure safe, reliable, compliant operations and lead technical improvements across assets.

You will apply engineering principles to enhance reliability, reduce waste, and develop long-term asset-management and replacement strategies in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant engineering experience; or
• Master’s degree with at least two years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Familiarity with FDA requirements, cGMP standards and regulatory guidance.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for specification, installation, qualification, operation and maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
• Maintain understanding of equipment functionality, design and operating requirements.
• Provide technical direction for current and future system design.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions and training materials.
• Review and maintain P&IDs and equipment specifications.
• Ensure spare parts availability within inventory systems.
• Support regulatory compliance and internal/external audits.
• Coordinate maintenance during planned shutdowns with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal written communication

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in related engineering (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSL Behring’s Kankakee site seeks a Facilities Engineer to own and support facility equipment and systems. You will ensure safe, reliable, compliant operations and lead technical improvements across assets.

You will apply engineering principles to enhance reliability, reduce waste, and develop long-term asset-management and replacement strategies in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.