Facilities Engineering Associate I

Job Title: Facilities Engineering Associate I

Job Location: Durham, NC 27709

Duration: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Facilities Engineering Associate I to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility systems and manufacturing equipment within a pharmaceutical production environment. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining utilities such as HVAC, water systems, compressed air systems, and cleanroom facilities while ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and track preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Support equipment qualification, validation, and calibration activities.
• Maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams.
• Schedule and coordinate external vendors for calibration, maintenance, and service activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and communicate schedules to minimize operational disruptions.

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices.
• Understanding of facility utility systems, including HVAC, water systems, compressed air systems, boilers, chillers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, calibration, validation, and equipment qualification activities.
• Experience with maintenance management and documentation systems such as CMMS, PMMS, DMS, QAMS, ERP systems, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices within manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to support off-shift, weekend, or on-call activities as required to support facility operations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Facilities or related field of study or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in facility engineering, maintenance, utilities, manufacturing, or a regulated pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment preferred.