Maintenance Engineer

Description The Plant Engineer II or III supports HVAC, utility, and facility infrastructure systems at a manufacturing site.

This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, compliant plant systems while supporting capital projects, construction activities, and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This position works closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and external contractors to ensure HVAC and utility systems operate safely, efficiently, and in a state of control.

The level (II or III) will be determined based on experience and demonstrated capability.

+ Support the design, operation, troubleshooting, and improvement of HVAC and utility systems including air handling, dust collection, chilled water, hot water, steam, compressed air, nitrogen, purified water, and energy systems + Provide engineering support for facility maintenance activities and system upgrades + Support or manage capital and construction projects including scope development, drawing reviews, contractor coordination, commissioning, and turnover + Maintain system documentation, as built drawings, and engineering records to ensure compliance and audit readiness + Partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve system performance, reliability, and compliance issues + Monitor HVAC and utility systems to ensure compliance with site standards, codes, and regulatory requirements + Participate in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives + Support energy management and sustainability initiatives + Provide on site engineering support with occasional on call responsibilities + Participate in limited travel for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), typically only a few weeks per year Additional Skills & Qualifications + Pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or food manufacturing experience preferred + Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and documentation practices + Experience with commissioning, qualification, or regulated inspections + Energy management or sustainability experience is a plus Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - '' Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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