Senior Facility Engineer — GMP/Cleanroom Leader

Lifecore Biomedical; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

9 paid company holidays

401k with company match

Health insurance with HSA plan

Life insurance 100% company paid

Disability insurance (short & long) %

Paid family leave

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical is looking for a Senior Facility Engineer to lead facility infrastructure projects and support manufacturing operations. You will drive improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise maintenance activities in a regulated environment.

The role requires a strong engineering background, experience with cleanrooms, GMPs, and project leadership, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, development-focused culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5-8 years of facility engineering experience, preferably in a regulated industry.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution.
• Extensive experience with cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5-8) and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of pure water systems (distillation, WFI, RO, UV).
• Working knowledge of GMPs and regulatory requirements impacting pharma/medical device manufacturing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (P&IDs, layouts).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate facility engineering projects from planning to delivery.
• Provide technical leadership for facility infrastructure systems (HVAC, boilers, pumps).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize facility projects and PMs.
• Lead investigations related to facility equipment performance.
• Support budgeting and management of facility projects and maintenance work orders.
• Guide contractors and vendors on capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Cleanrooms

HVAC systems

Quality systems

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Lifecore Biomedical is looking for a Senior Facility Engineer to lead facility infrastructure projects and support manufacturing operations. You will drive improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise maintenance activities in a regulated environment.

The role requires a strong engineering background, experience with cleanrooms, GMPs, and project leadership, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, development-focused culture.