Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Site Services

Genentech • South San Francisco, CA

84d • $159,000 - $295,200

About The Position

As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer at Genentech, you'll have the unique opportunity to lead the charge in designing and upgrading advanced mechanical systems for a dynamic and evolving portfolio of facilities spanning over 6 million square feet across South San Francisco, Dixon, and beyond. Acting as a technical authority, you'll drive innovative and efficient solutions for critical mechanical infrastructure, utilities, and HVAC systems that underpin Genentech's cutting-edge operations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and industry leaders, you'll play a strategic role in shaping site standards, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and corporate excellence. If you're a seasoned engineer with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and pushing industry boundaries, this pivotal role offers the chance to make a lasting impact across a globally recognized organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 years or more pharmaceutical technology experience in industry or academia after receiving their Bachelor's Degree, with at least 8 years involving mechanical system design, construction, and/or commissioning and qualification activities.
• Working knowledge of ANSI / ASHRAE, NEMA, NFPA, EPA, and OSHA standards.
• Pharmaceutical GMP project mechanical design experience.
• LEED certification, experience in project management, LEAN / Six Sigma certification, and/or experience working in a campus environment highly desired.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal), presentation, leadership, interpersonal, collaborative, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills.
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management.
• LEAN / Six Sigma certification.
• Experience working in a campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and accountability for mechanical engineering designs on capital projects and engineering services at the South San Francisco and Dixon sites.
• Engage actively in the design and planning of upgrades to critical mechanical infrastructure, utilities, and facility HVAC systems across a portfolio of 50+ buildings.
• Support the execution of a portfolio of projects with technical input and coordination in the mechanical engineering area, including design guidance on HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building controls, automation, and energy management.
• Attend key design meetings and provide design input and technical options analysis for assigned large scale projects and a portfolio of smaller projects.
• Align, coordinate input, and influence key customers and stakeholders on project designs.
• Lead a mechanical engineering design sub-team including representatives from alliance engineering firms and site operations.
• Develop site-specific mechanical design standards based on Roche/Genentech corporate standards.
• Engage with site leaders and customer groups to incorporate new industry technologies and concepts into mechanical infrastructure.
• Be the site expert on industry HVAC/Plumbing, BAS trends, and new technologies.
• Drive innovation across the design and construction of building systems, focusing on performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.
• Equal opportunity employer policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree