Facilities Engineer

LightForce Orthodontics•Wilmington, MA

18d

About The Position

As a Facilities Engineer at LightForce, you will oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a building’s physical infrastructure, mechanical systems, and utility networks. The role balances hands-on troubleshooting with technical design work and reports to the Maintenance Manager. The position involves maintaining building systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing facility projects and contractors, improving energy efficiency, and diagnosing infrastructure failures. The work takes place in an office and active facility/production-floor environment, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and occasionally sensitive chemicals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
7+ years of hands-on experience in building engineering, property maintenance, or facilities management.
Proficiency in reading blueprints and CAD drawings.
Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
Ability to use Google and computerized maintenance software such as MaintainX.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with EHS, Operations, and IT teams.
Ability to lift 20 pounds or more in certain circumstances.
Ability to reach and manipulate equipment controls, climb stairs and ladders, and access roof hatches.
Ability to work with production chemicals, adhesives, and epoxies using required personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk, and work with hands.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
EPA refrigerant certification.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.
OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry training.
Hands-on experience with BMS/BAS platforms and SCADA systems.
Background in cleanrooms, manufacturing or production operations, or laboratory facilities.
Experience with hot work permitting, LOTO program administration, and spill response protocols.

Responsibilities

Supervise and schedule routine upkeep for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and exhaust systems.
Ensure facility operations follow local building codes, OSHA guidelines, and environmental regulations.
Design and manage facility upgrades, layouts, renovations, and capital improvement budgets.
Hire, manage, and coordinate outside contractors and technical service providers.
Implement sustainability programs and monitor utility consumption to lower operational costs.
Diagnose critical infrastructure failures and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent downtime.