Facilities Project Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Facilities Project Engineer to lead critical clean room, equipment, and facility upgrade projects for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in Morris Plains, NJ. This hands-on role focuses on GMP compliance, regulatory readiness, and facility reliability.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, procuring equipment, coordinating C&Q activities, and collaborating with vendors to minimize production disruption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of Facilities Management or Project Engineering in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with Biosafety Cabinets, Laminar Flow Glove Boxes, and Grade A/B/C clean rooms.
• Strong project management, vendor coordination, scheduling, and communication skills.
• Experience with Siemens EMS, automation integration, and particle monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of C&Q, equipment qualification, and validation processes.
• Experience with HVAC, air handling units, and facility infrastructure upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project schedules, equipment procurement, installations, and facility improvements.
• Lead clean room upgrades, including BSC/BSCE replacements and installation of 8 BSEs and 9 LFGs.
• Oversee air monitoring, viable particle identification, and EMS enhancements.
• Coordinate HVAC, air handling, sprinkler, and camera system upgrades.
• Partner with C&Q teams to support validation and GMP compliance.
• Manage vendors, contractors, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate shutdowns and overnight or early-morning work with minimal manufacturing disruptions.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Scheduling

Communication

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field

Tools

Siemens EMS

Automation integration

Particle monitoring systems

HVAC systems

C&Q experience

Job description

Drive Innovation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing!

Start: ASAP | Contract Length: 6 months to start, likely to extend | Location: Morris Plains, NJ | Payrate: $50 - $60/hour | Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility to support projects during off hours (12am to 6am)

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Engineer to lead critical clean room, equipment, and facility upgrade projects for a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee high-impact engineering initiatives in a GMP-regulated environment, helping ensure facility reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Plan and manage project schedules, equipment procurement, installations, and facility improvements.
• Lead clean room upgrades, including Biosafety Cabinet (BSC/BSE) replacements and installation of 8 BSEs and 9 Laminar Flow Glove Boxes (LFGs).
• Oversee air monitoring, viable particle identification, and Siemens Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) enhancements.
• Coordinate HVAC, air handling, sprinkler, and camera system upgrades.
• Partner with Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) teams to support validation and GMP compliance.
• Manage vendors, contractors, project timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate shutdowns and occasional overnight or early-morning implementation work (12 AM-6 AM) while minimizing manufacturing disruptions.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Facilities Management or Project Engineering experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with Biosafety Cabinets (BSC/BSCE), Laminar Flow Glove Boxes (LFG), and Grade A/B/C clean rooms.
• Strong project management, vendor coordination, scheduling, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens EMS, automation integration, and particle monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of C&Q, equipment qualification, and validation processes.
• Experience with HVAC, air handling units, and facility infrastructure upgrades.

Why Join Us?

• Lead impactful projects for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing leader.
• Gain valuable experience with advanced clean room technologies and critical facility systems.
• Collaborate with talented engineering and technical professionals.
• Expand your project leadership and GMP expertise.
• Contribute to manufacturing operations that ultimately help improve lives.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your engineering expertise to projects that matter! If you're a hands-on project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, we want to hear from you!

Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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