Job Summary
The Engineer – Facilities & Engineering is responsible for various technical aspects of facilities maintenance, validation activities, engineering projects, and mid-size capital investments within a pharmaceutical organization. This role involves providing technical input, overseeing facility and engineering related projects, and ensuring that all systems and processes meet regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency. Key
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams supporting facilities maintenance, validation, metrology, engineering solutions, and capital projects. Oversee facilities operations across labs, manufacturing, and GMP spaces, driving improvements while ensuring health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance. Lead validation strategies, protocols, and documentation for systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with FDA/EMA requirements. Oversee metrology programs, including calibration, inspection, and measurement system accuracy, while maintaining industry compliance. Lead corrective maintenance, engineering projects, and preventive/predictive maintenance initiatives in accordance with GMP requirements. Manage capital projects (upgrades, expansions, and new installations), including planning, budgets, schedules, and execution. Prepare and review validation, metrology, engineering, and capital project documentation and generate project status reports. Conduct audits, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while staying current with industry and regulatory trends.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 4-6 years of experience in facilities, validation, metrology, engineering, and capital projects, with significant experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry. Extensive knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and other relevant compliance requirements. Proven experience in leading mid-size validation processes, asset management, metrology programs, facilities, engineering projects, and capital investments. Strong project management skills with experience in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Working Conditions
Office and on-site facilities environment, with occasional travel to various company sites or off-site locations. May require occasional evening or weekend work to address urgent issues or project needs. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $101,643.20 - $152,464.80. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
Benefits
offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 09-Aug-2026 Closing Date 30-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.