Senior Facilities Engineer

The Senior Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing facilities in a Life Sciences environment. The role involves developing documentation for site operations, including preventative maintenance plans, records, and spare parts lists, and supporting clean room operations in compliance with internal equipment management procedures. This position requires strong interpersonal and troubleshooting skills and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Perform routine maintenance of manufacturing facility equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Develop procedures for business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Own maintenance operations of the site, including ISO Class 7 and Class 8 clean rooms.
• Collaborate with Workplace Management to maintain site safety and compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert for site facilities operations, including HVAC, acid waste system, electrical, CDA, and nitrogen.
• Assist in the execution of equipment IQ/OQ/PQ in GMP manufacturing.
• Support and maintain process equipment to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate schedules between manufacturing and equipment providers to minimize downtime.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure process equipment site requirements are met before installation.
• Support automated process equipment, temperature monitoring systems, and equipment documentation activities.
• Utilize, support, and suggest improvements to the spare parts procedure.
• Adhere to and support 5S activities in the areas where you are working.
• Enter data into MES systems and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate laboratory equipment, preventive maintenance, repairs, IOPQ, validation, and other equipment lifecycle processes.
• Track downtime causes and seek root causes and solutions to repeatable problems.
• Train technician staff on correct maintenance procedures.
• Work with equipment vendors for support and upgrade of tools.
• Provide weekly status updates during manufacturing coordination meetings.
• Be on call as needed to assist with maintaining the GMP facility.
• Manage key facilities and environmental maintenance vendors, including cost negotiation and time management.
• Respond to process and utilities equipment issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on utility equipment.
• Author and maintain technical documents, including standard operating procedures and maintenance forms.

• Experience with ISO Class 7 and Class 8 clean rooms.
• Verifiable track record of dependability and a "get things done" attitude.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows‑based system controls.
• Mathematical skills and reasoning ability.
• Experience using an in‑house CMMS to implement, review, and close work orders for GMP processes.
• Supervisory responsibility for managing key vendors for maintenance and compliance (hazardous waste, calibration, HVAC, environmental controls, facility modifications).
• Associates degree or equivalent experience; 5‑7 years of hands‑on facility engineering experience.
• AS/BSEET or equivalent technical discipline, or military experience with electronics.
• Preferred Bachelor of Science in a technical degree.
• 1‑3 years of experience in a semiconductor environment on evaporator, cluster CVD, or etch equipment.
• Exposure to MEMS fabrication facilities and equipment.
• Experience writing maintenance procedures and checklists.
• Forklift certification preferred.

• Accountability for Results – stay focused on key strategic objectives and take an active role in leading change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving – make decisions considering long‑term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity – maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of customers and key stakeholders.
• Impactful Communication – communicate with logic, clarity, and respect.
• Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
• Respectful Collaboration – seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
• Empowered Development…