About the role
Facilities Control Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ Compensation: $135,000–$170,000 (Depending on Experience and Certifications) Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Control Engineer to lead the design, reliability, governance, and lifecycle management of Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation platforms. This position will serve as the technical authority for building automation systems supporting regulated laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, and office environments.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with enterprise-level BMS architecture, HVAC controls, facility automation, and regulatory compliance within life sciences or other highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the technical authority for Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation across multiple facilities.
* Establish and maintain standards for BMS architecture, alarm management, system reliability, data integrity, and lifecycle management.
* Lead the design, commissioning, qualification, and validation of facility control systems.
* Oversee system performance, reliability, upgrades, and long-term sustainability.
* Partner with Quality teams to ensure compliance with GxP requirements, data integrity standards, and audit expectations.
* Provide technical expertise during regulatory audits, inspections, and investigations.
* Identify and mitigate risks involving environmental controls, system obsolescence, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
* Collaborate with Facilities, Quality, IT, and Laboratory leadership to support operational and regulatory requirements.
* Manage external automation vendors and provide technical direction to internal engineering resources.
Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or BMS ownership.
* Experience within regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments.
* Demonstrated ownership of enterprise-level BMS platforms, such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Honeywell.
* Strong understanding of HVAC systems, environmental controls, alarm management, and building automation protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and PLCs.
* Experience leading validation and compliance strategies for facility automation systems.
* Knowledge of GxP principles, data integrity requirements, and regulated laboratory operations.
* Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard engineering documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree.
* Professional Engineer (PE) license.
* Experience with room mapping, commissioning, and qualification of controlled environments.
* Certifications such as CBCP, CAP, or relevant BMS manufacturer certifications.
Additional Requirements
* Periodic travel may be required.
* Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work.
* Participation in scheduled on-call rotations and after-hours response for technical emergencies.
Benefits
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
* 401(k) with company match.
* Additional company benefits.
Interested in learning more? Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.
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