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Job description
We are seeking a Facilities Control Engineer experienced in the design, governance, reliability, and lifecycle management of Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation platforms supporting regulated laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments
Compensation
$135,000-$170,000 depending on experience/certification
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Benefits
Comprehensive-Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K match and more!
Schedule
M-F (First shift)
Employment type
Direct Hire, Full-Time
Job Responsibilities for Facilities Control Engineer
Serve as the enterprise technical authority for Building Management Systems (BMS) and facilities automation supporting regulated and non-regulated environments.
Define, implement, and maintain standards for BMS architecture, alarm management, data integrity, validation, and lifecycle management.
Lead the design, commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy for facilities control systems, ensuring consistency and regulatory alignment.
Own performance, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability of facilities control systems across sites.
Partner with Quality to ensure control systems meet GxP, data integrity, and audit expectations.
Act as the controls engineering subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and investigations.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to environmental control failures, system obsolescence, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
Collaborate with Facilities, Quality, IT, and Laboratory leadership to align control strategies with operational and regulatory needs.
Govern external automation vendors and provide technical leadership to internal engineering resources.
Communicate complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications for Facilities Control Engineer
High School Diploma
10+ years of progressive experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or BMS ownership within regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments.
Demonstrated experience owning enterprise-level BMS architectures (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell) across multiple facilities or complex regulated sites.
Strong expertise in HVAC systems, environmental control strategies, alarm management, and building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC, PLCs).
Proven experience leading validation and compliance strategy for facility automation systems, including audit participation and remediation.
Deep understanding of GxP principles, data integrity expectations, and regulated laboratory operations.
Ability to operate autonomously, influence without authority, and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent documentation, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Professional Engineer license (PE)
Experience with room mapping, commissioning, and qualification activities for controlled spaces.
Certifications such as Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or relevant manufacturer certifications in BMS platforms.
Other
This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Job may require after-hours response to emergency issues.
Periodically scheduled on-call may require after-hours response for technical emergencies not explicitly related to assigned job responsibilities.
At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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