Facilities Engineer

Description

RK Pharma Inc, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company headquartered in NJ, is seeking an Facilities Engineer to work with our growing Manufacturing Team  as we scale towards commercial manufacturing in the next upcoming months. As a company focused on the development, manufacturing and sale of high quality and affordable generic pharmaceutical products worldwide we are looking for sharp, driven, self-directed individuals to help us grow our mid-stage start-up team.
 

This position is located in East Windsor, NJ and is required to be onsite. 

Requirements

If this sounds interesting to you, it’s probably because up to this point you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering (Master’s or PE license preferred). 
• 5+ years of experience in facilities or utilities engineering within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment. 
• In-depth understanding of cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and EPA requirements for pharmaceutical operations. 
• Proven experience managing HVAC, cleanroom systems, purified water (WFI/RO), compressed air, and steam utilities. 
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and calibration practices. 
• Experience with automation and Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS). 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CMMS (e.g., SAP), and engineering documentation. 
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-departmental communication skills. 

The main expectations and responsibilities for this position are:

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and qualification of facility systems supporting GMP manufacturing areas. 
• Ensure all utilities (HVAC, WFI, compressed air, clean steam, etc.) perform within validated parameters and regulatory standards. 
• Lead and coordinate facility-related projects, including equipment upgrades, expansions, and system improvements. 
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation in CMMS. 
• Support engineering and validation activities for new installations and system modifications. 
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure facilities and utilities remain in a validated and compliant state. 
• Respond to and resolve facility deviations, alarms, and emergencies in a timely and compliant manner. 
• Drive energy efficiency, safety improvements, and continuous facility optimization initiatives. 

WE ARE SLATING THESE HIRES FOR START DATES IN OCTOBER OF 2026 BUT ARE COLLECTING APPLICATIONS NOW,

NEXT STEPS WILL BE SENT TO YOU IN EARLY AUGUST 2026

ONSITE INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER 2026

START DATES IN OCTOBER 2026

If this sounds like something that is of interest to you, please don’t hesitate to apply to start a conversation.

We look forward to getting to know more about you and the skills you can bring to a company like RK Pharma Inc.