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Facilities Maintenance Engineer (GMP)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

About the role

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Working at heights

Job Description

Position: Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Location: Middleton, Wisconsin

Department: Facilities

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Lab in Middleton, Wisconsin. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

Position Summary

In this role you'll lead facility engineering-driven maintenance and improvement initiatives, manage critical building systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role focuses on driving reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across facility infrastructure, with opportunities to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead troubleshooting of complex system failures across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems

  • Drive root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for recurring system issues

  • Serve as the maintenance point of contact and liaison for capital and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with Facilities, Projects, and Compliance to support site upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements

  • Drive execution of facility improvement and reliability work across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems, ensuring alignment with maintenance strategy and operational needs

  • Act as technical lead and subject matter expert for maintenance engineering 

  • Establish and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

  • Identify and eliminate single points of failure in critical systems (e.g., controls, utilities) 

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance staff and contractors

  • Partner with Quality and EHS to maintain compliance with internal and external standards

  • Ensure all work aligns with GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements

  • Daily operational support and other duties as needed or assigned.

Key Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and balance priorities 

  • Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills 

  • High level of organization, detail-orientation, initiative, motivation, and reliability 

  • Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking and decision-making skills 

  • Build effective working relationships with peers and customer to influence decision making process towards business objective and stakeholder requirement, 

  • Comfort with ambiguity and effectiveness during periods of uncertainty and change 

  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other platforms 

  • Solid oral and written communication skills 

  • Basic understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, security, etc.) 

  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and/or light general construction may be required 

  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and outside vendors 

  • Positive attitude and ability to work well with others 

  • May require

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