Senior Facilities Engineer - Hybrid HVAC, Cleanroom & GMP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

Disability & Life Insurance

401K with company match

Generous paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

OraSure Technologies is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer in the Bethlehem, PA area to lead HVAC and cleanroom infrastructure across GMP environments. You will own preventive maintenance, manage contractor relationships, and drive continuous improvement in facility operations.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5–10+ years of facilities experience, with expertise in HVAC, HEPA, BMS/EMS/CMMS, and SAP. Hybrid or remote work options may apply depending on project needs.

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, 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC systems supporting cleanroom environments.
• Maintain control of temperature, humidity, airflow, pressurization, and filtration.
• Support HEPA certification activities for multiple facilities.
• Manage building systems through BMS/EMS platforms.
• Troubleshoot system issues and lead root cause investigations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manage departmental operating budgets and approve expenditures.
• Monitor utility usage and maintenance costs.
• Support long-range space planning and facility optimization initiatives.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS

EMS

CMMS

SAP

Job description

OraSure Technologies is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer in the Bethlehem, PA area to lead HVAC and cleanroom infrastructure across GMP environments. You will own preventive maintenance, manage contractor relationships, and drive continuous improvement in facility operations.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5–10+ years of facilities experience, with expertise in HVAC, HEPA, BMS/EMS/CMMS, and SAP. Hybrid or remote work options may apply depending on project needs.