Associate Director – Mechanical Utilities Engineer

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. Lead or support mechanical utility design efforts for capital projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in mechanical utility system design and engineering, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, equipment sizing, and troubleshooting. Proficient in leading project design efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical soundness and adherence to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Utility System DesignCommissioning and Startup ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyPharmaceutical/Biotech Industry ExperienceLeadership and Teamwork Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Utility System EngineeringRegulatory Requirements KnowledgeEquipment Sizing and SpecificationSystem TroubleshootingEngineering FundamentalsCapital Project ManagementPFD and P&ID Deliverables

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsAnalytical Abilities

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD2D/3D Design Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustrySustainability EffortsEnergy SavingsGlobal Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support mechanical utility design efforts for capital projects
Provide technical guidance during project scoping and front-end planning, including evaluation of alternative solutions for sterile, bulk biological, solid dosage, and laboratory facilities worldwide
Support sustainability and energy savings efforts
Support major project design efforts and lead small or minor project design efforts
Ensure project deliverables conform to company standards and are technically sound and complete
Collaborate with project teams during detailed design, construction, and installation of mechanical utility systems
Author and maintain engineering design standards, guidelines, practices, and position papers
Provide technical support during startup planning, commissioning, and qualification of mechanical utility systems
Collaborate with global manufacturing site engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical utility issues
Conduct project peer reviews and provide subject matter expertise
Develop and maintain knowledge of industry technology trends
Collaborate with Global Quality and Global Safety & the Environment on divisional guidance documents and initiatives
Interface with mechanical utility equipment vendors
Report into and work under the guidance of the Technology Center Director of the Global Design Engineering Solutions team
Collaborate with Project Management, Technology, Quality, Automation, Plant Operations, Safety, engineering firms, and equipment vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or applicable science degree required
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in engineering of mechanical utility systems
Strong working knowledge of mechanical utility system design, engineering fundamentals, regulatory requirements, equipment sizing, specification, and system troubleshooting
Prior experience with engineering design of mechanical utility systems in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech or closely related industry
Experience with commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting mechanical utility systems
Competent leadership and teamwork skills
Accomplished written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical abilities and solid base in engineering fundamentals
Experience with capital projects that followed a stage gate capital management process
Proficiency in AutoCAD and other 2D/3D design tools, with ability to produce layout, PFD, and P&ID deliverables
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; approximately 30% global travel anticipated
Flexibility with travel and work location required
US and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship
No valid driving license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
Approximately 25% global travel