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The Senior Service Engineer is responsible for coordinating, managing, and overseeing facility- and equipment-related service activities within a regulated medical device environment. This role ensures that building services, utilities, and critical equipment are maintained in a compliant, safe, and operational state through effective management of external contractors and service providers. The Senior Service Engineer supports manufacturing and laboratory operations by coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, service scheduling, and documentation, while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee and manage external contractors responsible for building, facilities, and utility services, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to required standards
Coordinate servicing, maintenance, and inspection of manufacturing, laboratory, and facility equipment, including scheduling and service planning
Act as the primary point of contact for service providers, managing work permits, access, supervision, and compliance with site procedures
Ensure all service and maintenance activities comply with company quality systems, health and safety requirements, and regulatory standards
Review and approve service reports, maintenance records, and contractor documentation for accuracy and completeness
Support equipment uptime by coordinating corrective and preventive maintenance activities
Liaise with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and EHS teams to minimize operational impact during service activities
Support audits and inspections by providing service, maintenance, and contractor-related documentation
Identify opportunities for improvement in service coordination, contractor performance, and facilities reliability
Assist with budgeting, service contracts, and vendor performance reviews as require
Requirements:
Training in facilities management, maintenance systems, or engineering services
Training in health and safety, contractor management, and risk assessment
Significant experience in facilities, maintenance, or service engineering within a regulated industry such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals
Proven experience managing external contractors and service providers in an operational environment
Experience coordinating maintenance and servicing of equipment and building systems (e.g., HVAC, utilities, safety systems)
Strong knowledge of facilities engineering, building services, and equipment maintenance coordination
Understanding of regulatory, quality, and documentation requirements in a medical device environment
Ability to manage service schedules, prioritize tasks, and resolve issues efficiently
Strong vendor and contractor management skills, including performance monitoring
Competence in reviewing technical service documentation and reports
Proficiency in standard office software and maintenance management systems
Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Strong safety and compliance mindset
Ability to work across manufacturing, laboratory, cleanroom, and facilities environments
Availability to support occasional out-of-hours or emergency service activities
Physical ability to access plant rooms and service areas as required
Compliance with all company policies, quality system requirements, and health and safety procedures
Nice to have:
Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements applicable to medical device manufacturing (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
Experience supporting audits, inspections, and compliance activities
Experience with computerised maintenance management systems or service tracking systems is preferred