Utility Engineer

Job Description

You’ll have the opportunity to work within our Life Sciences team, supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facilities and clean utility systems in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment. You will contribute to the safe and compliant performance of utility equipment, lead technical troubleshooting activities, and support improvements throughout the equipment lifecycle.

ABOUT THE JOB

Support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment

Provide technical support for clean utility equipment, including chillers, boilers, Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam, and other critical utility systems

Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment failures, performance issues, and operational deviations

Lead and manage change-control activities relating to new utility equipment, system modifications, and project activities

Support the planning, execution, and review of maintenance activities for utility equipment

Ensure that maintenance and troubleshooting activities are completed in accordance with site procedures, GMP requirements, and health and safety standards

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance teams to maintain equipment readiness and operational continuity

Review equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance

Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation related to utility operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and change management

Support continuous improvement initiatives and other facilities engineering activities as required

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 4–6 years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance, or engineering roles within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments

Hands-on experience with clean utility systems, including chillers, boilers, WFI, clean steam, and other critical utility equipment

Strong knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of utility equipment

Experience leading or supporting change-control activities for equipment upgrades, modifications, or new utility installations

Ability to perform structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment failures and operational issues

Good understanding of GMP requirements, engineering documentation, and change-management processes

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and quality teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Fluent in English, both written and spoken