Facilities Systems Engineer

At BioLegend (a Revvity, Inc. company) we develop novel, cutting edge products and offer custom services to help with scientific innovation and discovery. Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our community of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

The Facilities Systems Engineer reports to the Facilities Manager and serves as a highly hands-on technical expert supporting multiple operational areas across the organization. While this role provides primary critical support for warehouse automation systems, the position's scope extends well beyond order fulfillment to encompass a broad range of engineering and technical responsibilities throughout our labs and facility.

This multifaceted role is responsible for ensuring optimal performance of our state-of-the-art automated storage, conveyance, and picking systems, while also providing essential hands-on technical expertise for laboratory equipment, manufacturing systems, and other critical facility infrastructure. The position requires a dynamic professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and can apply their technical knowledge directly to various platforms to maintain operational excellence throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• System Performance Monitoring: Track operational metrics, uptime, and throughput of conveyor systems, robotic pickers, sorting equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and other critical technical systems throughout the facility
• Preventive Maintenance Scheduling: Implement regular maintenance protocols to minimize downtime of critical automation components and maximize service life. Develop and execute maintenance strategies for a variety of warehouse, laboratory, and facility equipment
• Vendor Coordination: Work with original equipment manufacturer technicians for specialized repairs and upgrades across all supported technical systems
• Quality Management System Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities, system modifications, and operational procedures adhere to ISO standards, GMP requirements, and internal quality protocols; Maintain proper documentation for audits and validation and conduct non-conformance investigations
• Spare Parts Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels of critical components, establish reorder points, track usage patterns, and ensure proper storage conditions for sensitive parts to minimize system downtime across all technical platforms
• Hands-On Troubleshooting (Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls): Apply systematic thinking, processes, and technical knowledge to investigate, diagnose and resolve non-routine issues with automated order fulfillment systems, laboratory equipment, and facility infrastructure
• Control System Management: Support and use of PLC programming, HMI interfaces, and integration with warehouse management software and other operational systems
• Technical Site Maintenance: Provide hands-on support for lab equipment installation, validation, troubleshooting, and repair; Coordinate with contractors and vendors for campus improvements and expansions, and for ongoing maintenance and repairs (e.g. HVAC, fire safety systems)
• Technical Team Support: Oversee and support maintenance tasks and projects carried out by facility associates across multiple technical areas
• Project Management: Perform as project manager for various Facilities and Operations related technical projects beyond warehouse automation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with warehouse, manufacturing, laboratory, and quality teams to ensure all technical systems support organizational objectives
• Other projects or responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or three years’ equivalent experience with industrial equipment relevant to automated order fulfillment systems.
• 3 years of hands-on electromechanical experience, which may include but are not limited to performing repairs, component replacement, preventive maintenance, and operational testing.

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Five years of experience with operation and maintenance of automated warehouse systems.
• Four years of facilities experience in the Biotech industry and/or lab equipment maintenance experience.
• Two years of experience using a robust and auditable quality maintenance system, including maintenance records and non-conformance investigation.
• Two years of formal education or equivalent on-the-job training in system operating software and interface with inventory software.
• Intermediate-to-expert understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems with associated troubleshooting skills.
• Intimate familiarity with warehouse automation components including PLC, sensors, actuators, encoders, scanners, conveyor systems (belted and roller), gearmotors, divert mechanisms, HMI, fault logic, and electronic operating modules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must communicate technical information accurately and succinctly to quickly resolve system faults and anomalies.
• Demonstrated ability to train and provide guidance for Facilities and Order Fulfillment team members.
• Broad knowledge of conveyer systems and related elements.

The base salary range for this full-time non exempt position is $84,000-$95,000/year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.

For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.