Sr. Engineer I, Facilities
Today• Research Triangle Park, NC
About This Role
The Sr. Engineer I, Facilities serves as a technical expert for analytical instrumentation and instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory operations. This role partners across Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Technical Development, and Manufacturing Sciences to improve equipment reliability, compliance, and operational performance. The engineer will lead troubleshooting efforts, support capital and maintenance projects, oversee commissioning and qualification activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across critical facility and manufacturing systems.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the site subject matter expert for analytical instrumentation and control systems supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations.
- Specify, install, commission, qualify, and maintain analytical instrumentation and associated control systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation issues to improve reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain site standards for instrumentation, controls, calibration, and metrology systems.
- Bridge automation and metrology functions by implementing effective equipment control strategies and calibration programs.
- Author and execute validation protocols, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and other GMP documentation.
- Lead instrumentation and controls projects from design through implementation while managing scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.
- Support commissioning, qualification, and startup activities for new equipment and facility upgrades.
- Utilize and troubleshoot multiple control platforms including Empower, LabX, Siemens Poccelerator, Finesse, DeltaV, PLCs, SCADA, DCS, DAS, and LIMS systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational excellence.
- Mentor I&C technicians and junior engineers to strengthen technical capabilities across the organization.
- Support regulatory inspections and audits by providing technical expertise and defending engineering practices and procedures.
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Who You Are
You are a hands-on engineering professional with deep expertise in analytical instrumentation and controls systems who enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments, take ownership of critical projects, and are motivated by improving system reliability, compliance, and operational performance. You bring strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to every project you support.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 4 years of relevant engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or highly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of FDA GMP and EMA regulatory requirements.
- Expertise with analytical instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC, pH/conductivity instrumentation, balances, and scales.
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory instrumentation systems.
- Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems, including DeltaV, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, DAS, LIMS, and laboratory instrumentation software.
- Ability to interpret and troubleshoot control panel wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
- Experience authoring and executing validation protocols, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to support occasional extended shifts or weekend work as business needs require.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with low-voltage control panel wiring, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Additional expertise with facility and utility instrumentation systems.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and defending engineering practices to health authorities.
- Experience in GMP biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Validation and commissioning experience for manufacturing and facility systems.
- Experience leading capital projects and implementing instrumentation upgrades.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians and junior engineers.
- Continuous improvement, reliability engineering, or asset management experience.
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $93,000.00-$121,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, NC
Job ID: Biogen-REQ23809
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-28T00:04:32
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Fitness Subsidies
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)