Senior Engineer - Facilities

Summary

The Senior Engineer - Facilities plans, coordinates and supports the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of site facilities, utilities and related infrastructure systems. The role helps ensure reliable, safe and compliant facility services that support efficient manufacturing operations, including utilities, environmental services, fire safety, waste management and contractor-supported services. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, EHS, Quality, Procurement and external service partners, the role provides technical expertise, coordinates projects and inspections, supports cost and budget management, and promotes practical solutions that improve reliability, compliance, service quality and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and support day-to-day facilities operations to maintain reliable plant infrastructure, utilities and service levels for manufacturing and support functions.
• Provide technical guidance and professional support to facilities team members and internal customers; act as a delegate or point of contact for facilities leadership when assigned.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities for building systems, utilities and facilities equipment, including inspections, issue follow-up and documentation.
• Coordinate essential site services such as environmental management, housekeeping/cleanliness, grounds, waste handling, pest control, fire safety, compressed air, heat, cooling, ventilation/air quality, steam and gas systems.
• Manage facilities-related projects from planning through execution, including scope coordination, schedules, technical requirements, contractor oversight, documentation and handover.
• Develop and maintain effective vendor, contractor and supplier relationships; support tender preparation, service contract administration and performance follow-up.
• Monitor expenses, support payment and reporting processes, contribute to budget planning, and identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising safety, quality or compliance.
• Perform equipment lifecycle and obsolescence planning, including budgeting and replacement recommendations for facilities assets and infrastructure systems.
• Maintain current technical documentation for facilities equipment and systems, including drawings, schemes, instructions, equipment records and contractor/supplier documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, internal and external standards related to facilities operations, utilities, environmental management, fire safety, occupational safety and other assigned areas.
• Participate in internal, external, regulatory and FM-related audits or inspections; coordinate corrective and preventive action plans and monitor closure of nonconformities.
• Identify and communicate defects, risks and potential safety or health hazards promptly to facilities leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Propose and coordinate energy-efficiency and sustainability improvements for facilities systems and services.
• Support preparation and maintenance of civil protection, emergency prevention and emergency response plans as related to facilities operations.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the role scope.

Education & Work Requirements

Education & Work Preferences

• Experience in regulated or high-compliance manufacturing environments such as medical device, pharmaceutical, food or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with heat supply, gas supply, energy systems, air handling units, fire safety systems and/or energy-efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Experience applying Lean methods, continuous improvement tools or structured problem-solving approaches in a manufacturing or facilities environment.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory inspections, FM standards, corrective action plans and nonconformity closure.
• Experience preparing tender documentation and supporting contract or supplier performance negotiations.
• Additional technical training or certifications related to facilities, utilities, energy management, occupational safety, fire safety or project management.

Competencies

Company offers

Salary

2800 - 4100 €/mon. gross (before taxes) after assessing your competencies and work experience.