Facilities Maintenance Engineer (GMP)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Middleton, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you'll lead facility engineering-driven maintenance and improvement initiatives, manage critical building systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role focuses on driving reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across facility infrastructure, with opportunities to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and balance priorities
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
• High level of organization, detail-orientation, initiative, motivation, and reliability
• Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Build effective working relationships with peers and customer to influence decision making process towards business objective and stakeholder requirement
• Comfort with ambiguity and effectiveness during periods of uncertainty and change
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other platforms
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, security, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and/or light general construction may be required
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and outside vendors
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to move effectively throughout facility, including lifting and moving objects up to 35-50 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
• May require knowledge and understanding of computerized maintenance and work order systems
• May require a strong understanding of security systems
• Knowledge of facility systems: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and automation strongly preferred
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of complex system failures across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for recurring system issues
• Serve as the maintenance point of contact and liaison for capital and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with Facilities, Projects, and Compliance to support site upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements
• Drive execution of facility improvement and reliability work across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems, ensuring alignment with maintenance strategy and operational needs
• Act as technical lead and subject matter expert for maintenance engineering
• Establish and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Identify and eliminate single points of failure in critical systems (e.g., controls, utilities)
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance staff and contractors
• Partner with Quality and EHS to maintain compliance with internal and external standards
• Ensure all work aligns with GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Daily operational support and other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level