Facilities Systems Engineer

Revvity

2d•$84,000 - $94,000

About The Position

BioLegend is looking for a highly motivated Facilities Systems Engineer to join the team. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position serves as a highly hands-on technical expert supporting multiple operational areas across the organization. While this role provides primary critical support for warehouse automation systems, its scope extends well beyond order fulfillment to encompass a broad range of engineering and technical responsibilities throughout our labs and facility. This multifaceted role is responsible for ensuring optimal performance of our state-of-the-art automated storage, conveyance, and picking systems, while also providing essential hands-on technical expertise for laboratory equipment, manufacturing systems, and other critical facility infrastructure. The position requires a dynamic professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and can apply technical knowledge directly to various platforms to maintain operational excellence throughout the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with 3 years’ experience in all phases of repair and maintenance relevant to automated order fulfillment systems; Or High School/GED with 10 years’ of highly relevant experience.
3 years of hands-on electromechanical experience, which may include but are not limited to performing repairs, component replacement, preventive maintenance, and operational testing.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience with operation and maintenance of automated warehouse systems.
4 years of facilities experience in the Biotech industry and/or lab equipment maintenance experience.
2 years of experience using a robust and auditable quality maintenance system, including maintenance records and non-conformance investigation.
2 years of formal education or equivalent on-the-job training in system operating software and interface with inventory software.
Intermediate-to-expert understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems with associated troubleshooting skills.
Intimate familiarity with warehouse automation components including PLC, sensors, actuators, encoders, scanners, conveyor systems (belted and roller), gearmotors, divert mechanisms, HMI, fault logic, and electronic operating modules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must communicate technical information accurately and succinctly to quickly resolve system faults and anomalies.
Demonstrated ability to train and provide guidance for Facilities and Order Fulfillment team members.
Broad knowledge of conveyer systems and related elements.

Responsibilities

System Performance Monitoring: Track operational metrics, uptime, and throughput of conveyor systems, robotic pickers, sorting equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and other critical technical systems throughout the facility
Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: Implement regular maintenance protocols to minimize downtime of critical automation components and maximize service life. Develop and execute maintenance strategies for a variety of warehouse, laboratory, and facility equipment
Vendor Coordination: Work with original equipment manufacturer technicians for specialized repairs and upgrades across all supported technical systems
Quality Management System Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities, system modifications, and operational procedures adhere to ISO standards, GMP requirements, and internal quality protocols; Maintain proper documentation for audits and validation and conduct non-conformance investigations
Spare Parts Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels of critical components, establish reorder points, track usage patterns, and ensure proper storage conditions for sensitive parts to minimize system downtime across all technical platforms
Hands-On Troubleshooting (Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls): Apply systematic thinking, processes, and technical knowledge to investigate, diagnose and resolve non-routine issues with automated order fulfillment systems, laboratory equipment, and facility infrastructure
Control System Management: Support and use of PLC programming, HMI interfaces, and integration with warehouse management software and other operational systems
Technical Site Maintenance: Provide hands-on support for lab equipment installation, validation, troubleshooting, and repair; Coordinate with contractors and vendors for campus improvements and expansions, and for ongoing maintenance and repairs (e.g. HVAC, fire safety systems)
Technical Team Support: Oversee and support maintenance tasks and projects carried out by facility associates across multiple technical areas
Project Management: Perform as project manager for various Facilities and Operations related technical projects beyond warehouse automation
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with warehouse, manufacturing, laboratory, and quality teams to ensure all technical systems support organizational objectives
Other projects or responsibilities as required.