Upper Campus Plant Engineer
Roche
Summary
Genentech, Inc. seeks an Upper Campus Plant Engineer at its South San Francisco, CA location.
Job description
Duties
Within the biopharmaceutical industry, provide strategic long-term engineering solutions and advanced troubleshooting for complex equipment and critical utility infrastructure. Direct asset lifecycle management by authoring and approving engineering documentation, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk/criticality assessments. Define and certify maintenance strategies and technical spare parts programs to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Provide high-level technical expertise in system design, functionality, and regulatory requirements. Conduct technical condition assessments and oversee the asset lifecycle through the development of data-driven dashboards and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) models. Audit technical processes and documentation to ensure 100% compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Identify and implement innovative, cost-saving solutions to reduce operational risks and improve facility efficiency. Evaluate and optimize the reliability of all campus systems to ensure business continuity. Provide expert design input and specify rigorous system requirements for equipment installation. Actively partner with Site Services; Security, Safety, Health and Environment (SSHE); Design & Construction (including designers, architects, and general contractors); and Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness (RE/WE) to provide technical guidance on complex facility operations and regulatory adherence. Telecommuting allowed up to 2 days per week.
Education and experience required
Bachelor's degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related field of Engineering and 4 years of experience as Facilities Engineer, Validation Engineer or closely related position.
Special Requirements
Employer requires 4 years of experience with each of the following:
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Infrastructure Systems
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP, Veeva), Automation & Industrial Controls including knowledge of EMS, and Building Automation Systems (Siemens Desigo, ALC)
- Drawing review including reading as-built drawings to understand the system including but not limited to architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
- GMP/non-GMP maintenance operations, document control, processing, and repair
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to mitigate operational risks
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related field of Engineering
- 4 years of experience as Facilities Engineer, Validation Engineer or closely related position
- 4 years of experience with Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Infrastructure Systems
- 4 years of experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP, Veeva), Automation & Industrial Controls including knowledge of EMS, and Building Automation Systems (Siemens Desigo, ALC)
- 4 years of experience with Drawing review including reading as-built drawings to understand the system including but not limited to architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
- 4 years of experience with GMP/non-GMP maintenance operations, document control, processing, and repair
- 4 years of experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to mitigate operational risks
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.