7+ years of experience in facilities maintenance / operations (Biopharmaceutical Industry Strongly Preferred)
Demonstrated understanding of controls for biopharmaceutical process equipment and unit operations including integration of single use processing equipment, i.e., fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuge, UF/DF skids, filtration, chromatography, etc.
Strong working knowledge of control strategies for HVAC mechanical systems including Air Handlers, Hot Water Systems, Chilled Water Systems
Strong working knowledge of control strategies for process utilities and process equipment and systems
Ability to methodically troubleshoot complex multi-system challenges
Troubleshooting of sequence of operations on skidded equipment and systems and in field devices including tuning of control loops
Participate in the PM tasks associated with skidded equipment
Strong working communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
Certified Control Systems Technician or similar certificate a plus
Licensed Electrician a plus
Working Conditions
Normal office working conditions: computer, phone, files, copier
Fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing and laboratory environment
Professional and collaborative office environment
Physical Requirements
PPE as required
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures for short intervals
Base Pay Range
$90,000 - $105,000
Disclosure Statement
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Advancing medicine to save lives. Together.
Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.
Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions - together with our clients.
Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.
As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives.
The Facilities Systems Specialist will report directly to the Manager, Plant Facilities. The systems specialist will support and lead technical projects for the Rentschler Biopharma Milford Engineering department. The systems specialist will leverage experience with mechanical, electrical and controls systems to support facility startup, optimization, and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting engineering projects with technical expertise in automation, mechanical, and electrical
Developing written plans for system testing and documentation
Leading the startup of facilities building management system for integration of new mechanical and utility systems as part of capital projects
Representing facilities department for commissioning and qualification of HVAC and process utility equipment and systems
Supporting and developing reliability, redundancy and spare parts programs for critical facilities and manufacturing equipment and systems
Assisting and or leading facilities technicians in technical troubleshooting to resolve ongoing site operational challenges
Development of quality documentation Standard Operating Procedures for new mechanical and process utility equipment and systems
Supporting startup, tuning and cycle development of process utility and process systems
Training and guiding facilities maintenance technicians on newly implemented mechanical systems, or system changes to ensure successful transition of ownership from project team to operations team
Execute daily rounds on rotating schedule for critical and support utilities and respond to conditions out of normal operating limits
Must be "on call" as required and carry a cell phone to respond to facility emergencies
Rentschler · Milford, MA