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Sr. Spclst, Engineering

MSD

United States only

Employee count:5000+

Job Description

HVAC / BAS Engineer – HEPA Filter Technical Support

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

As a member of the Engineering, Maintenance & Utilities (EMU) Utilities Reliability Engineering Group, the primary role of the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Building Automation System (BAS) Reliability Engineer is responsible for HVAC and BAS reliability and optimization within our Manufacturing Division, including product manufacturing, storage, laboratory, and office facilities. With our extensive range of facilities and environments our engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Qualification/Validation.

This position is a subject matter expert support role for the cGMP classified HVAC/BAS systems and will be directly involved with the HEPA Filtration design, operation, certification and troubleshooting of HEPA filtration systems.

This position will also include support for cGMP facility design (new / renovation) and application of the HVAC/BAS reliability strategy. Long range capital planning, project management and project execution for HVAC/BAS related projects will also be required. The scope of responsibilities includes Air Handling Systems, Exhaust Systems, Heat Recovery Systems, HEPA Filtration and Building Automation Systems.

Job technical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as a technical liaison for the HEPA filtration certification program to ensure compliance with quality standards. Duties will include failure investigation, deviation support and filter certification program analysis and guidance.

  • Being a key member of the Utilities Reliability Engineering team, identifying and prioritizing tasks, assisting with system troubleshooting, identifying and executing reliability projects, as well as communicating status of projects and associated mitigating actions.

  • Evaluate systems, components and develop strategies to optimize and enhance reliability of the utility systems throughout the asset life cycle.

  • Interface with operations, maintenance and central utilities for all HVAC/BAS projects and initiatives.

  • Energy Reduction and Sustainability – Identify and execute energy and sustainability projects in support for site goals.

  • Provide technical assistance and support to Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities for HEPA Filtration systems (Laminar Flow Hoods, Room Terminal Filters and Duct Mounted HEPA Filter Banks), including preventative maintenance job plan review.

  • Provide technical assistance and support to Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities for HVAC and BAS systems, including preventative maintenance job plan review.

  • Perform root cause failure analysis on equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.

  • Serve as technical liaison for capital projects to ensure reliability, maintainability and operability of installed equipment, this includes interfacing with our construction contractors to ensure scope execution and completion.

  • Provide technical input to support production area quality deviation investigations.

  • Support system modifications of systems with technical assistance, change control, procedural updates and drawing updates.

  • Support periodic audits and regulatory agency inspections.

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical major.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Working knowledge of cGMP cleanroom environments including HEPA filtration principals and certification practices.

  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience with HVAC design, operations and HVAC system reliability, or equivalent military training with related experience.

  • Very good general computer skills, including Microsoft programs, Word and Excel

  • Strong mechanical engineering and related automation aptitude

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Experience with HEPA filtration systems (Laminar Flow Hoods, Room Terminal Filtration, Ducted HEPA banks)

  • One (1) year expertise in Building Automation Systems (BAS) operations. Experience including graphical interfaces, trending and reporting of HVAC systems for related mechanical systems.

  • Experience with Siemens Apogee or Desigo BAS systems.

  • Experience with HVAC design principles including Thermodynamic and Psychrometric analysis as well as air and water system design principles.

  • Experience with HVAC system design or operation for cGMP regulated facilities.

  • Experience with HVAC testing, commissioning, and qualification in cGMP environments. Use of Kneat (Eval) is preferred.

  • Demonstrated project management experience.

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability professional (CMRP) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Certification.

  • Computerized Management Maintenance Systems, SAP and/or ProCal.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation:Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/24/2025

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About the job

Apply before:

May 11, 2025

Posted on:

Mar 13, 2025

Job type:

Full Time

Experience level:

Senior

Location requirements:

Skills:

HVAC ContractorsBuilding Facilities AutomationHEPA FiltrationCGMP RequirementsMechanical EngineeringSustainabilityProject ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisComputerized Management Maintenance SystemsSAPProcalReliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)Root Cause

About the company

MSD logoMS

MSD

Company size:

5000+

Founded in:

1891

Chief executive officer:

Rob Davis

Markets:

PharmaceuticalPreventive medicineHealthcareAnimal HealthVaccinesMedical ResearchLife SciencesBiotechnologyGlobal HealthBiopharmaceutical
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