Senior Pharma Facilities Engineer & Operations Lead

blueStone Solutions Group; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical services provider is seeking a Chief Engineer in Milpitas, CA. This mid-senior level role focuses on overseeing facilities operations and maintenance while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management within FDA-regulated environments and demonstrate strong technical skills in HVAC and other critical systems. Leadership experience is essential as the candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team and execute complex maintenance tasks. This position is contracted for 3 months with a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of facilities management experience in FDA-regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, and pharmaceutical utilities.
• Proven leadership managing maintenance teams and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facility operations ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Execute complex technical maintenance for critical systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for building systems.

Skills

Facilities management

Pharmaceutical regulations

Technical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical services provider is seeking a Chief Engineer in Milpitas, CA. This mid-senior level role focuses on overseeing facilities operations and maintenance while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management within FDA-regulated environments and demonstrate strong technical skills in HVAC and other critical systems. Leadership experience is essential as the candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team and execute complex maintenance tasks. This position is contracted for 3 months with a competitive pay range.