Facilities Engineer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Parsippany, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$90,000–$115,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Asepsis, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Building Systems, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Change Control, Chemical Engineering, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Detail Oriented, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, Engineering Drawing, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Impact, External Audit, FDA Requirements, Facebook, Facilities Engineering, Facilities and Maintenance, Gastroenterology, Gene Therapy, Genetics, HVAC, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Internal Audit, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Products, Medicine, Multitasking, Oncology, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Scientific Research, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Trend Analysis, Urology, Writing Skills, YouTube

LOCATION

Parsippany, NJ

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility and utility systems that support aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role ensures systems operate in compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and safety requirements while maintaining production continuity. The Facilities Engineer partners cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance teams and serves as a technical contributor within the site facilities organization. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. Responsibilities: Support operation and maintenance of facility and utility systems supporting aseptic manufacturing (e.g., HVAC, clean utilities, building infrastructure). Assist in monitoring system performance to ensure environmental and operational conditions meet manufacturing and regulatory requirements. Provide technical support for routine operations, troubleshooting, and minor system improvements. Ensure facilities and utilities are operated and maintained in compliance with cGMP, FDA, and global regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits and inspections; provide technical documentation and SME input as needed. Partner with Quality and Validation to support qualification and validation activities and maintain systems in a qualified state. Support investigations related to deviations, alarms, and system performance issues impacting manufacturing. Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Escalate complex technical issues appropriately and support resolution efforts. Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities in collaboration with Maintenance and external service providers. Review maintenance data and trends to help identify opportunities for reliability and performance improvements. Support updates to SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance strategies. Support capital and expense projects related to facility or utility upgrades, expansions, or optimization. Participate in change control activities and review engineering documentation and drawings. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and compliance. Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and EHS to ensure facility systems meet production needs. Support risk assessments, including contamination control and environmental impact evaluations. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues. Support oversight of vendors and contractors performing facility or utility work. Ensure work is executed safely, compliantly, and in accordance with site procedures and expectations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related technical discipline. 3–5 years of experience in facilities engineering, utilities, or plant engineering within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment. Experience supporting aseptic manufacturing or cleanroom environments preferred. Working knowledge of facility and utility systems (e.g., HVAC, building systems, clean utilities). Understanding of cGMP requirements, validation principles, and regulatory expectations. Familiarity with deviation management, change control, and CAPA processes. Experience using CMMS systems and supporting maintenance planning. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Physical Job Requirements: On‑site presence required in manufacturing, cleanroom, and technical areas. May require off‑hours or on‑call support for critical facility or utility issues. Ferring + you At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy. Our Compensation and Benefits At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance. Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace. Location: Parsippany, New Jersey Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X. At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives. Click HERE to enlarge the picture. At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey. We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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