Facilities & Equipment Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities & Equipment Engineer ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of facility systems in a regulated radiopharmaceutical environment. This role is responsible for maintaining HVAC, utilities, cleanrooms, and building automation systems (BAS/BMS), while supporting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration management of all facility and analytical equipment while adhering to cGMP and regulatory requirements. The Facilities and Equipment Engineer collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and Quality Control, etc. to support daily operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and new equipment commissioning and qualification.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of facility systems, including HVAC, utilities, cleanrooms, and BAS/BMS.
• Perform and support preventive and corrective maintenance activities for applicable facility and analytical equipment items.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues, implementing timely and effective solutions.
• Collaborate with teams such as Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and Quality Control, etc. to support operations and compliance.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of new equipment and systems.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Utilize CMMS and automated monitoring systems for work management and system oversight.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize facility reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide on-call or off-hours support as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of facilities engineering experience in a regulated biotech, pharmaceutical / radiopharmaceutical, or life sciences environment required.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and regulatory standards required.
• Experience with BAS/BMS, CMMS, and alarm/monitoring systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to provide after-hours and on-call support as needed.

THE FINE PRINT:

The salary range in Minnesota is $110,000-130,000 per year. Please note that compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Benefit packages for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options (depending on the plan chosen), and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Team members in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off in compliance with applicable law. Relocation is available to qualified team members.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the position, not necessarily an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; employment remains “at-will”.

Nucleus RadioPharma is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.