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 - '[email protected]'

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.