Utility Engineer

Job Description

You’ll have the opportunity to work within our Life Sciences team, supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facilities and clean utility systems in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment. You will contribute to the safe and compliant performance of utility equipment, lead technical troubleshooting activities, and support improvements throughout the equipment lifecycle.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Provide technical support for clean utility equipment, including chillers, boilers, Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam, and other critical utility systems
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment failures, performance issues, and operational deviations
• Lead and manage change-control activities relating to new utility equipment, system modifications, and project activities
• Support the planning, execution, and review of maintenance activities for utility equipment
• Ensure that maintenance and troubleshooting activities are completed in accordance with site procedures, GMP requirements, and health and safety standards
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance teams to maintain equipment readiness and operational continuity
• Review equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation related to utility operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and change management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other facilities engineering activities as required

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance, or engineering roles within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience with clean utility systems, including chillers, boilers, WFI, clean steam, and other critical utility equipment
• Strong knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of utility equipment
• Experience leading or supporting change-control activities for equipment upgrades, modifications, or new utility installations
• Ability to perform structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment failures and operational issues
• Good understanding of GMP requirements, engineering documentation, and change-management processes
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and quality teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken