Facilities Engineer

Astellas Pharma • Westborough, MA

6d • $69,790 - $99,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer reports to the Facility Engineering Manager to support the Technical Operations group in a wide range of maintenance and engineering work. The position performs duties under limited supervision and according to cGMP and standard operating procedures. The position participates in: performing calibrations and preventive maintenance; scheduling and escorting outside services for calibrations, repairs and preventive maintenance; coordination with local stakeholders; writes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); supports technical investigations of deviations; maintains Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management program (maintenance software for scheduling, record keeping, and asset tracking); and leads small engineering and maintenance projects. The candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable working in a hands-on environment.

Requirements

• BA degree in related field or 2-3+ years of relevant experience.
• Working fluency with the basic Microsoft Office productivity suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform equipment calibrations (ex. Temperature, Humidity, CO2).
• Knowledge of GMP and Biopharmaceutical work environment.
• Knowledge of Blue Mountain or other asset management system.
• Safety/Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures to promote effective and safe operations for the protection of people, data and company property

Responsibilities

• With appropriate training, maintains Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management System.
• Schedules and coordinates outside services.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and experience communicating with all organizational levels.
• Uses MS Outlook for email and scheduling.
• Independently completes required documentation and training.
• Initiates Document Change Requests; author, revise and review documentation.
• Assists in the completion of deviations and CAPAs.
• Works within the team and department in order to follow best practices and meet department goals.
• Engages in multiple projects and ongoing activities while maintaining control, organization, GMP compliance, and adherence to good documentation practices. Demonstrates initiative by identifying unaddressed issues, undertaking additional responsibilities where appropriate, and responding to events as they arise with little or no supervision.
• Interest and commitment to learning new ideas and approaches.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree