Plant Engineer: Lead Facility Upgrades & Compliance

Medartis Inc. - United States; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medartis is seeking a Plant Engineer in the United States to lead facility upgrade projects and provide hands-on maintenance support. You will manage scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination while ensuring EHS compliance across facilities.

The role blends desk-based engineering tasks with on-site, hands-on work, requiring strong project management, problem solving, and communication skills. A valid US work authorization and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Entry-level engineering background or internship in manufacturing, facilities, or environmental work preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; PMP certification is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in EHS documentation, facility management, and compliance processes preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility upgrade and capital improvement projects end-to-end—scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor/vendor coordination.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance support for facility and equipment.
• Coordinate with site maintenance to prioritize repairs, equipment moves, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support and maintain facilities systems, including HVAC, EHS, wastewater, and state compliance, building security, and pest control.
• Lead and organize plant catastrophe scenarios and related documentation as well as training.
• Lead or assist environmental and safety audits; maintain EHS and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Lead or assist project clean-up initiatives and maintain process documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives; identify cost-savings opportunities across facilities and processes.
• Maintain and update digital plant layouts to reflect current operations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Medartis is seeking a Plant Engineer in the United States to lead facility upgrade projects and provide hands-on maintenance support. You will manage scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination while ensuring EHS compliance across facilities.

The role blends desk-based engineering tasks with on-site, hands-on work, requiring strong project management, problem solving, and communication skills. A valid US work authorization and driver’s license are required.