Senior Facilities Engineer

OraSure Technologies, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

Disability and Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

OraSure Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer in the United States to design, operate, and optimize HVAC and support systems serving cleanrooms and offices.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, environmental control, and leading capital and maintenance projects. You will manage preventive maintenance, lead teams, and coordinate with production, quality, and engineering to ensure reliable facilities performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of facilities engineering experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, including HEPA filtration.
• Strong understanding of airflow, pressurization, and contamination control.
• Experience with BMS/EMS/CMMS/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with commissioning and qualification processes.
• Project and contractor management.
• Leadership and team development.
• Experience in cleanroom environments (pharma, biotech, or medical device).
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC systems in cleanrooms.
• Maintain temperature, humidity, airflow, pressurization, and filtration control.
• Support HEPA certification activities across multiple facilities.
• Manage building systems through BMS/EMS platforms.
• Troubleshoot system issues and lead root-cause investigations.
• Own and manage the preventive maintenance program for critical systems.
• Develop lifecycle asset management strategies and predictive maintenance.
• Oversee daily building operations and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Lead facility and HVAC-related capital projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and develop facilities and HVAC teams, establishing performance expectations.
• Monitor budgets, utility usage, and long-range space planning.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Project management

GMP knowledge

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

BMS/EMS

CMMS/ERP (SAP)

Job description

OraSure Technologies Inc. (OTI) empowers the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information. Our ability to positively affect change is powered by the innovative tools and diagnostics we deliver to the market.

Together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, OTI provides its customers with end-to-end solutions.

It’s first-to-market, innovative products include rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) on the OraQuick® platform; sample self-collection and stabilization products for molecular applications; and oral fluid laboratory tests for detecting various drugs of abuse.

Overview

Here at the OTI our innovative sampling tools and diagnostics unlock access to accurate, essential information that advances global health and well-being. Our products include molecular sampling kits for the genome and microbiome, and rapid diagnostics for infectious disease.

The Senior Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure, including HVAC systems, support equipment, and utility systems serving both cleanroom and general office environments. This role ensures compliance with GMP and internal standards while maintaining optimal environmental conditions required for high quality manufacturing, research, and administrative operations.

This position combines strong technical expertise in HVAC, support equipment and cleanroom systems with proven leadership capabilities to manage teams, drive operational excellence, support strategic facility initiatives, and lead capital and maintenance-related projects along with day to day facilities support.

Snapshot of Responsibilities

HVAC & Facilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC systems supporting cleanroom environments
• Maintain control of temperature, humidity, airflow, pressurization, and filtration
• Support controlled room HEPA certification activities for multiple facilities
• Manage building systems through BMS/EMS platforms
• Troubleshoot system issues and lead root cause investigations

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Own and manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program for critical systems, including HVAC, cleanrooms, compressed air, facility generators, and water purification systems
• Ensure maintenance activities are compliant, documented, and effective
• Develop lifecycle asset management strategies
• Develop predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability

Facilities Operations

• Oversee daily building operations, including maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure systems
• Oversee facilities cleaning program
• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs across all facilities

Projects & Capital Improvements

• Lead facility and HVAC-related capital projects from planning through execution
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and contractor performance
• Serve as primary liaison between internal teams and contractors

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Source, negotiate, and oversee third-party service providers (janitorial, landscaping, security, etc.)
• Coordinate contractors across GMP and non-GMP projects
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop facilities and HVAC teams
• Establish performance expectations and training programs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for HVAC and cleanroom systems

Budget & Planning

• Manage departmental operating budgets and approve expenditures
• Monitor utility usage and maintenance costs
• Support long-range space planning and facility optimization initiatives

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5–10+ years of facilities engineering experience
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, including HEPA filtration
• Strong understanding of airflow, pressurization, and contamination control
• Experience with BMS, EMS, CMMS, or ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience with commissioning, and qualification processes
• Project and contractor management
• Leadership and team development
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Experience in cleanroom environments (pharma, biotech, or medical device)
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP)

OTI encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of the communities in which we operate. We apply a rigorous, consistent, and equitable standard to the assessment of all candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, age, religion, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are welcomed and belong.

What we have to offer

• Tiered Medical PPO, EPO, Vision and Dental coverage
• Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
• Generous 401K plan and company-matching contributions
• Highly competitive paid time-off
• Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Coverage
• Employee Referral Program – you may be eligible for a cash bonus if your referrals are hired
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Service Recognition
• Job-related Training Programs
• Ability to participate in Teams, Committees, Events and Clubs
• Depending on the role you may be eligible to work in a hybrid environment or fully remotely
• Free Onsite Parking

Please note, the above applies to full‑time permanent positions.

Culture, People & Community

• LIVE IT Committee – committed to creating an environment that embodies our values
• All Means U: Employee Committee on Belonging hosts various events across all company locations such as monthly book club and mentorship program
• Wellness Committee empowers colleagues to make critical decisions to improve and protect health
• Sustainability Committee aims to minimize impact on the environment
• Social Committee who organize and run events for both remote and onsite employees, to create connection and community

At OTI, we have a clear vision; cultivate an environment of equal employment opportunity where we do not tolerate discrimination or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.

OTI aims to create and foster workplaces that reflects and contributes to the global communities in which we do business and the customers and partners we serve. This includes all communities impacted by our corporate presence. As part of this commitment, OTI and its subsidiaries will ensure employees and applicants are provided reasonable accommodation per request. If you require disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Katheryn Viau at [e-mail]. OTI will consult with all applicants who request disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $75,000 - $129,000. The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the position, based on our defined salary pay ranges. Our ranges are broad to account for differences in roles, performance, experience, skillsets, education and business needs and individual pay is determined by a variety of factors.