Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Symmetrio

Richland, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Building Codes, Calibration, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Validation, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Management, HVAC, Health Plan, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Office, OSHA, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Staff Training, Support Documentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Validation Plan, Vendor/Supplier Management, Water Utility
LOCATION
Richland, WA
POSTED
4 days ago

Symmetrio is recruiting an Equipment & Facilities Engineer on behalf of a growing medical device manufacturer.

This position will support production operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment, supporting facility infrastructure, ensuring cleanroom and regulatory compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The Equipment & Facilities Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, and external contractors.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Equipment

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electromechanical, and automated systems
• Support equipment calibration, validation protocols, and risk assessments
• Document equipment changes and maintain records within the quality management system
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and reduce downtime
• Train team members on preventive maintenance and equipment calibration

Facilities Engineering

• Oversee facility infrastructure, including cleanrooms, HVAC, water systems, utilities, and production areas
• Support ISO Class 7 and Class 8 cleanroom operations and compliance
• Coordinate facility expansions, production layout changes, and utility upgrades
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EHS, building code, safety, and environmental requirements
• Manage contractors and vendors supporting equipment and facility projects
• Support root cause investigations involving equipment nonconformances and deviations
• Provide documentation and technical support during audits and inspections
• Support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and facility operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or eight years of equivalent education and experience
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, utilities, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to train employees on preventive maintenance and calibration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to support occasional off-hours work and travel
• Ability to pass required background and drug screenings

Preferred

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of PLC systems, Lean or Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and ISO Class 7 cleanrooms
• Experience working around radioactive materials

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

About the Company

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