Director, Facilities, Engineering, and Maintenance

Role Overview

Immatics is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities, Engineering & Maintenance to lead the infrastructure and engineering operations that power our next‑generation cell therapy manufacturing environments. This role is instrumental in ensuring our highly specialized GMP facilities can support clinical manufacturing, operational scalability, and future commercial readiness for innovative cancer immunotherapies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in regulated biopharmaceutical operations with strong leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to scale complex infrastructure in a high‑growth environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)
• 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering and maintenance within biotech, pharmaceutical, or other GMP‑regulated environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or facility operations teams
• Demonstrated experience leading GMP facility projects (e.g., startup, expansion, or upgrades) and managing critical utilities and cleanroom operations
• Proven experience ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, audits/inspections, and managing external contractors and capital projects

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
• Experience in commercial‑stage cGMP manufacturing environments
• Experience in cell therapy, biologics, or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
• Certification in Project Management (PMP), Facilities Management (CFM), or similar
• Experience with advanced systems (e.g., BMS/EMS, MES, LIMS, ERP, automation, digital maintenance platforms)
• Advanced expertise in reliability engineering, risk management, and large‑scale infrastructure planning in regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives in high‑growth settings

• Lead facility engineering and maintenance strategy to support GMP manufacturing, R&D operations, and company growth
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of critical systems (e.g., HVAC, clean rooms, utilities, automation)
• Ensure facility compliance with regulatory standards and maintain audit and inspection readiness
• Drive capital planning, facility expansion projects, and infrastructure scaling for commercial manufacturing
• Partner cross‑functionally on deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and validation activities
• Manage external vendors, contractors, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Build and lead a high‑performing engineering team while driving continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence

up to 10% travel, domestically and internationally.

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for the first and last year of employment
• 12 company paid holidays
• 7 days of sick time
• 100% employer‑paid life insurance up to at least 1x annual salary, up to one‑hundred thousand dollars
• 100% employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match; the company matches up to 5% of salary under specified conditions for continuous employment
• Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Additional voluntary employee‑paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at PRIOR.

Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E‑Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment.

Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.