Junior Associate Facility Engineer

Legend Biotech • Raritan, NJ

100d • $66,063 - $86,706

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking Junior Associate Facility Engineer as part of the Facilities & Engineering team based in Raritan, NJ. The Associate Facility Engineer will support the operation, maintenance, and qualification of equipment and systems that enable a Cell Therapy manufacturing facility. This person will assist in equipment monitoring, documentation, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of more senior engineers. The role requires technical curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. This individual will be part of the CAR-T Equipment team in support of clinical and commercial manufacturing as well as facility improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Preferably in Engineering or Life Sciences.
• 0-2 years of experience in Facility, Engineering, or Operations (internship or co-op experience in a GMP setting preferred).
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with quality management systems Maximo or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for equipment and process support installations.
• Assist in maintaining reliability and compliance through preventive maintenance programs and equipment monitoring.
• Learn to recognize performance trends, document observations, and propose basic improvements that enhance reliability, safety, and quality.
• Support the development of maintenance and calibration records, work instructions, and SOPs within the Quality Management System.
• Participate in root cause investigations, CAPAs, and change controls by gathering data, preparing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including QA, Operations, and Validation.
• Work with technical equipment data and documentation to support analyses of the maintenance process and provide input to the Maintenance Manager.
• Help ensure that preventive maintenance and calibration activities are completed and recorded on time.
• Assist with equipment tracking, asset management system updates, and vendor communication under supervision.
• Contribute to improvement projects or new equipment introductions by supporting data collection, documentation, and basic technical evaluations.
• Interact with external service providers and support internal teams to ensure timely execution of service activities.
• Make decisions related to technical direction, methodologies, approaches and product development processes.
• Make decisions related to project execution, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation approved by the engineering manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one.
• Equity and stock options available to employees in eligible roles.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Family planning and care resources.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree