Posted 8 days ago
Facilities Engineer
@ Pillar 5 Pharma inc.
Arnprior, Ontario
Overview
Pillar5 Pharma is hiring a Facilities Engineer in Arnprior, Ontario to design, operate, maintain and improve cleanroom HVAC and facility infrastructure in a regulated aseptic manufacturing plant. The role reviews consultant designs, owns compliance with GMP, ISO and ASHRAE, and coordinates projects and commissioning. Salary is $80,000 to $110,000 per year with health, dental and pension benefits.
Pay:
$80,000–$110,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Review and approve HVAC designs, calculations and drawings from consultants
- Ensure compliance with ISO cleanroom, GMP and ASHRAE standards
- Support commissioning, qualification and validation
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical engineering degree or related field
- 5+ years of HVAC experience (design, operation or maintenance)
- Cleanroom or regulated environment experience preferred
- Experience with BMS/SCADA systems such as Siemens
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Pillar 5 Pharma inc.
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Full company description
Founded in 2009, Pillar5 Pharma Inc. has grown to become an industry leading Canadian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) across the North American Market. Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics. The team at Pillar5 has proven experience in formulation and process development in the laboratory, the manufacturing environment, and on the plant floor. Pillar5 is currently the only CDMO with the ability to manufacture multi-dose preservative free solutions. Built by Pfizer in 1956, Pillar5 has an award-winning manufacturing facility that has been instrumental to the company's continued growth and success, located in the small town of Arnprior, ON. This facility has been successfully inspected by Health Canada in 2013 and the FDA in 2013 (no 483’s). Pillar5 runs on the foundation of these 5 pillars: Speed, Flexibility, Quality, Customer Service, and Reliability, and we work to achieve these every day. Visit: http://www.pillar5pharma.com or contact us at 1-613-623-4221
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,179
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 149
- Reported office locations
- 365 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior, Ontario K7S 0C9, CA
- Other recorded names
- Pillar 5 Pharma inc.
- Pillar5 Pharma Inc.
- Specialties
- Sterile Filling Opthalmic/Otic/Nasal
- FDA and Health Canada Successful Audits
- Packaging
- Tablets
- Capsules
- and Coating
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Founded in 2009, Pillar5 Pharma Inc. has grown to become an industry leading Canadian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) across the North American Market. Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics. The team at Pillar5 has proven experience in formulation and process development in the laboratory, the manufacturing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Arnprior, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Sterile Filling Opthalmic/Otic/NasalFDA and Health Canada Successful AuditsPackagingTabletsCapsulesand Coating |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Pillar5 Pharma is a specialized aseptic manufacturer located in the Ottawa Valley Town of Arnprior, Ontario. At Pillar5, we are Building Our Future as North America's ophthalmic Centre of Excellence through best-in-class compliance, operational excellence and industry leadership. Our quality and safety trained team members work together in support of our Mission to produce reliable, high-quality eye-care products that improve and enrich the lives of our customers.
Pillar5 Pharma is seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Engineer to support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cleanroom HVAC systems and facility infrastructure within our regulated manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical lead and owner’s representative, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external engineering consultants to ensure systems are compliant with GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, and operational requirements.
COMPENSATION:
- The salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually.
- Comprehensive health, dental benefits effective on your first day of employment.
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
- Life and Accidental Death & Disbursement (AD&D) insurance.
- Company Pension Plan eligibility after 90 days of employment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Mechanical Engineering degree or related field, with experience in HVAC systems.
- 5+ years of experience with HVAC systems (design, operation, or maintenance).
- Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments preferred (pharma, biotech, semiconductor, etc.)
- Strong expertise in airflow, filtration, and environmental control strategies.
- Experience with BMS/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens)
- Proven ability to review engineering drawings and challenge design decisions
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and approve HVAC system designs, calculations, and drawings from external engineering consultants
- Ensure compliance with ISO cleanroom standards, GMP, and ASHRAE guidelines
- Evaluate airflow, pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity control strategies
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
- Act as the primary interface between internal teams and external engineering partners
- Review technical submittals, design changes, and deviations
- Support installation, commissioning, and handover of systems
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and compliant
- Support facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure projects
- Coordinate permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and environmental regulations
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pillar5 Pharma does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.
Pillar5 Pharma is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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