Facilities Project Engineer
Drive Innovation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing!
Start: ASAP | Contract Length: 6 months to start, likely to extend | Location: Morris Plains, NJ | Payrate: $50 - $60/hour | Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility to support projects during off hours (12am to 6am)
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Engineer to lead critical clean room, equipment, and facility upgrade projects for a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee high-impact engineering initiatives in a GMP-regulated environment, helping ensure facility reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
Plan and manage project schedules, equipment procurement, installations, and facility improvements.
Lead clean room upgrades, including Biosafety Cabinet (BSC/BSE) replacements and installation of 8 BSEs and 9 Laminar Flow Glove Boxes (LFGs).
Oversee air monitoring, viable particle identification, and Siemens Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) enhancements.
Coordinate HVAC, air handling, sprinkler, and camera system upgrades.
Partner with Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) teams to support validation and GMP compliance.
Manage vendors, contractors, project timelines, and stakeholder communications.
Coordinate shutdowns and occasional overnight or early-morning implementation work (12 AM–6 AM) while minimizing manufacturing disruptions.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
5+ years of Facilities Management or Project Engineering experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
Experience with Biosafety Cabinets (BSC/BSCE), Laminar Flow Glove Boxes (LFG), and Grade A/B/C clean rooms.
Strong project management, vendor coordination, scheduling, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Siemens EMS, automation integration, and particle monitoring systems.
Knowledge of C&Q, equipment qualification, and validation processes.
Experience with HVAC, air handling units, and facility infrastructure upgrades.
Why Join Us?
Lead impactful projects for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing leader.
Gain valuable experience with advanced clean room technologies and critical facility systems.
Collaborate with talented engineering and technical professionals.
Expand your project leadership and GMP expertise.
Contribute to manufacturing operations that ultimately help improve lives.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Bring your engineering expertise to projects that matter! If you're a hands-on project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and take your engineering career to the next level!
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