Director, Facilities, Engineering, and Maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)
• 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering and maintenance within biotech, pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or facility operations teams
• Demonstrated experience leading GMP facility projects (e.g., startup, expansion, or upgrades) and managing critical utilities and cleanroom operations
• Proven experience ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, audits/inspections, and managing external contractors and capital projects
• Master's degree in Engineering , Facilities Management, or a related discipline
• Experience in commercial-stage cGMP manufacturing environments
• Experience in cell therapy, biologics, or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
• Certification in Project Management (PMP), Facilities Management (CFM), or similar
• Experience with advanced systems (e.g., BMS/EMS, MES, LIMS, ERP, automation, digital maintenance platforms)
• Advanced expertise in reliability engineering, risk management, and large-scale infrastructure planning in regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-growth settings
• In this role you will:
• Lead facility engineering and maintenance strategy to support GMP manufacturing, R&D operations, and company growth
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of critical systems (e.g., HVAC, cleanrooms, utilities, automation)
• Ensure facility compliance with regulatory standards and maintain audit and inspection readiness
• Drive capital planning, facility expansion projects, and infrastructure scaling for commercial manufacturing
• Partner cross-functionally on deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and validation activities
• Manage external vendors, contractors, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team while driving continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence
• Travel required: up to 1 0% travel required , domestically and internationally .
• Wh at do we offer ?
• At Immatics , we believe in investing in our team 's health, safety and well-being . Here's what you can expect if you join Immatics
• Comprehensive Benefits :
• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
• 12 company paid holidays
• 7 days of sick time
• 100% e mployer- p aid l ife i nsurance up to at 1x annual salary , up to one hundred thousand dollars
• 100% e mployer -p aid s hort- and l ong-Term d isability c overage
• 401(k) with i mmediate e ligibility and company mat ch...
• The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employmen t , 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
• P artially paid p arental l eave for eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary employee - paid benefits and services, including a ccident , h ospital i ndemnity, and c ritical i llness insurance, as well as i dentity t heft p rotection and p et i nsurance .
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace . We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race , color, religi

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J oin Immatics and s hape the f uture of c ancer i mmunotherapy ; one patient at a time ! Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME , a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics . Why Join Us? Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth. Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patient s globally . Role Overview: Immatics is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities, Engineering & Maintenance to lead the infrastructure and engineering operations that power our next-generation cell therapy manufacturing environments. This role is instrumental in ensuring our highly specialized GMP facilities can support clinical manufacturing, operational scalability, and future commercial readiness for innovative cancer immunotherapies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in regulated biopharmaceutical operations with strong leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to scale complex infrastructure in a high-growth environment. Reports to : Chief Operating Officer Location : 1320 3 Murphy Road , Suite 100 , Stafford, TX 77477

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