Lead Mechanical Engineer

Exyte; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in Biopharma Life Sciences. This role involves designing comprehensive HVAC and plumbing systems within a multidisciplinary team, preparing calculations, and supporting onsite project execution. An ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a preference for candidates holding a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences.
• Ability to develop construction documents for critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design utilities and HVAC systems for cleanrooms and manufacturing.
• Prepare mechanical engineering calculations for HVAC design.
• Plan and schedule project deliverables and activities.
• Support on-site project execution and technical consulting.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

HVAC systems design

Autodesk Building Systems Software

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Description

Discover your exciting role

The Lead Mechanical Engineer, specializing in Biopharma Life Sciences, collaborates within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to develop comprehensive construction documents for critical systems, including HVAC (wet and dry), plumbing, controls, and related infrastructure.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Performs engineering tasks for the design of utilities and HVAC (wet/dry) systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing/process facilities and life science facilities
• Prepares mechanical engineering calculations in support of HVAC systems design including heat load calculations, duct sizing, chilled water hydraulics, static pressure calculations, equipment sizing and selection
• Plans and schedules discipline deliverables and activities including man‑hour estimation, assigning personnel, and supervision of discipline personnel on the projects
• Supports project on‑site execution and makes decisions to support projects and act as a technical consultant
• Develops manpower and labor cost requirements for a project and monitors them to aid in evaluating project schedule and budget
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high‑quality, cost‑effective work by the discipline team
• Develops conceptual, preliminary and final design documents which include calculations related to sizing and selection of these systems, and the development of process and instrumentation diagrams, general arrangements and sequences of operation associated with these systems
• Works closely in coordination with the project team and other disciplines as well as other design offices
• Coordinates with disciplines in the preparation and development of the deliverables and ensures those other disciplines’ inputs are incorporated
• Other duties as assigned

Show your expertise

Minimum Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• 8+ years of experience
• Autodesk Building Systems Software

Preferred

• Nation Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record
• Thorough knowledge of codes and common industry standards related to the design of biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and systems
• Consulting engineering experience
• Experience working within a team environment
• Experience in the quality control review process
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Non‑Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third‑party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third‑party agency.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E‑Mail at [e-mail]

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.