Sr. Facilities Engineer

Catalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

152 hours PTO

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Defined career path

Job summary

Catalent in San Diego is looking for a Senior Facilities Engineer to coordinate maintenance across facility spaces. You will manage HVAC systems and oversee facility repairs while ensuring compliance with GMP standards.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of facilities experience, preferably in a cGMP environment. Additional benefits include comprehensive health plans, PTO, and a fitness center on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical apprenticeship preferred.
• 10 years of relevant facilities experience with strong HVAC knowledge.
• 3 years of experience in a cGMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute preventative and routine maintenance.
• Oversee general facility maintenance and repairs.
• Manage HVAC through the Building Management System (BMS).
• Coordinate external vendors performing repairs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical

General building trades

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Facilities Engineer

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

100% on‑site (San Diego).

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Our purpose‑built San Diego location provides comprehensive clinical supply services including clinical supply management, primary and secondary packaging, complex labeling services, clinical storage, distribution, and clinical returns and destruction, and will also include stability chambers.

The Senior Facilities Engineer is responsible for coordinating and executing preventative and routine maintenance across all facility spaces—including manufacturing suites, production rooms, labs, warehouse areas, offices, and shared spaces—while serving as the primary point of contact for all internal and external maintenance needs.

The Role

• Maintain GMP‑compliant building areas, manufacturing suites, and support spaces, ensuring all systems and equipment remain within specification.
• Oversee general facility maintenance and repairs, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and overall building infrastructure.
• Manage GMP clean compressed air, nitrogen, RO/DI water systems, and site HVAC through the Building Management System (BMS).
• Oversee the work order system, asset management, and facility documentation within JDE.
• Manage all refrigerators, freezers, and temperature‑controlled environments to ensure proper monitoring and performance.
• Coordinate and oversee external vendors performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and GMP‑related work.
• Maintain facility fire suppression, fire safety equipment, and support EH&S with fire extinguisher and eye wash compliance.
• Support overall site safety, security, and emergency response initiatives, including participation on the safety committee.
• Lead or support validation, calibration, change control, facilities projects, tenant improvements, and off‑site construction activities.
• Manage exterior site maintenance (parking areas, roof, lighting, landscaping, generator) and assist with corporate event setup as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical apprenticeship/certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant facilities experience with strong experience in HVAC systems and solid working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, lighting, and general building trades/construction methods.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cGMP environment or related pharmaceutical/biotechnology setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support validation, calibration, change control, and facilities‑related projects, applying sound technical judgment and ensuring activities align with GMP standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset; able to work independently or collaboratively across cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced or time‑sensitive situations.
• Highly organized and proactive with strong problem‑solving abilities; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable with technology and capable of quickly learning new systems and software; basic proficiency with common workplace tools (e.g., MS Office) preferred.

Physical Requirements

Able to frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, reach, and push/pull, with the ability to lift up to 45 lbs.; must maintain 20/30 corrected vision and be able to work occasionally in cold, humidity‑prone, wet, or temperature‑variable environments, including temperature‑controlled refrigerators and freezers.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $100,000 – $110,000.

Benefits

• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Bonus potential, 401K match, paid time off accrual.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.
• Perkspot discount program.
• Environmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement.
• Company facilities such as on‑site fitness center, yoga classes, movie day, and other employee activities.
• Defined career path, annual performance review, and feedback process.

Legal Statement

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.