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Chief Engineer

Lensa
Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
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Our client, the pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory industry, is seeking a Chief Engineer to join their team. As a Chief Engineer, you will be part of the Facilities Management Department supporting pharmaceutical operations and compliance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Milpitas, California

Pay Range: $45/hr- $60/hr (negotiable, higher rates possible based on experience)

Shift: 1st Shift M-F:

  • Regular overtime as operational needs require
  • Mandatory 24/7 on-call rotation: approximately one week per month
  • Must be available for emergency response within 30 minutes during on-call periods

What's the Job?

  • Lead all facilities operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance within a pharmaceutical environment.
  • Perform hands-on technical work on critical systems including HVAC, electrical, and specialized pharmaceutical equipment.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure facility reliability and compliance.
  • Coordinate with operations teams to schedule maintenance activities that minimize production impact.
  • Support validation activities, change control procedures, and regulatory inspections to maintain GMP standards.

What's Needed?

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of facilities management experience, with at least 5 years in pharmaceutical or FDA-regulated environments.
  • HVAC certification such as NATE or equivalent, and electrical licensing or certification.
  • Experience with validated systems, GMP, GLP, and GCP regulations.
  • Proven leadership skills managing multidisciplinary teams and vendor relationships.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work in a critical role supporting life sciences manufacturing.
  • Engage in hands-on technical work combined with strategic facility management.
  • Be part of a team committed to regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with growth potential and professional development.
  • Contribute to projects that support the production of life-saving pharmaceuticals.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $45 - $60

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