Facilities Engineer I

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Facilities Engineer I. The Facilities Engineer I will focus on the maintenance, design, and optimization of a company's physical infrastructure. The role typically involves working under the guidance of more senior engineers to ensure that all systems and facilities are functioning efficiently and safely.

The Facilities Engineer 1 is responsible for supporting the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the organization's facilities. This includes ensuring that all building systems, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, are functioning optimally. This role requires collaboration with other engineering staff, contractors, and various departments to maintain a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for employees and visitors.

The Rochester Facilities Team is responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital projects for approximately 900,000 square feet, across four buildings. Our facilities support manufacturing, R&D, Customer Technical Training & Support, IT and Administration. The facility systems we maintain are varied, customized and unique to meet the demand of manufacturing and R&D. These include HVAC systems providing controlled environments, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, refrigeration, industrial vacuum, purified water, and automated building control systems. Ortho is committed to sustainability, delivering energy efficiency projects and cost improvements. We achieve exceptional facilities uptime and results through teamwork and partnership with our skilled trade vendors. We are looking for individuals that can function both independently and as part of the team. You will have the opportunity to learn every day, growing your career in a challenging environment, while supporting multiple departments with diverse needs.

This position is located in Rochester, NY.

Work Schedule: This is an A shift position (some on call and off shift coverage required)

• Supports daily facility operations, ensuring site is meeting the needs of a variety of departments including R&D, production, administration, customer technical support and IT.

• Assist in the maintenance and operation of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure facility systems are operating efficiently.

• Support the troubleshooting and repair of equipment and systems as needed.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and the facilities team on capital projects and initiatives to improve facility operations.

• Help manage relationships with external contractors and vendors for maintenance and repair services.

• Assist in the implementation of energy-saving initiatives and sustainability projects

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.

• Participate in emergency response and incident management activities.

• Provide technical support for facility renovations, modifications, and new construction projects.

• Maintains positive working relationships with all support vendors.

• Drives all safety, environmental, and energy management systems. Ensures site is maintained and prepared for Fire Marshall, Insurance, Quality, Environmental and Regulatory Inspections.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.

• 0-5 years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facility management software.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Familiarity with safety regulations and building codes is a plus.

• Individual should be customer driven, results oriented, and have a sense of urgency with the ability to complete daily tasks as well as manage capital projects.

• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as our facilities require 24/7 support.

• Experience leading maintenance and construction teams is a plus.

• Ability to professionally communicate to internal departments.

• Ability to plan, communicate and implement projects or recovery efforts, ensuring the needs of internal departments and uptime are met.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods.

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including confined spaces and outdoor settings.

• Required Travel: Less than 5% domestic travel

Internal Partners: Operations, security, Quality, EHS, Operations Maintenance, Site Management

External Partners: Kodak, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Arbon, multiple vendors

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time you will be, standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly range for this position is $94,000.00 to $159, QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at

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