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Facilities Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering or a related STEM field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary:
You will support electrical facilities and services across our US sites. You will work with site teams, service partners, and project teams to keep critical systems safe, compliant, and reliable. We value clear communicators who solve problems, act with integrity, and help others grow. This role offers hands-on engineering, project exposure, and opportunities to influence improvements that keep operations running and support our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Provide technical support for electrical systems, including power distribution, generators, motor control, and emergency systems.
- Lead assessments, investigations, and corrective actions for electrical incidents and audit findings.
- Support capital and maintenance projects by reviewing designs, performing technical risk assessments, and advising on constructability and handover to operations.
- Drive site compliance to electrical codes, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
- Work with service partners and contractors to plan and verify work quality, schedules, and performance against contracts.
- Maintain asset and documentation records and support the transition of projects into operations with clear procedures and training.
- Identify and implement improvements, design changes, or modification to automation/mechanical systems, equipment of procedures to support the business in the following established change control processes.
- Conduct site management monitoring tasks and site GEMBAs to ensure service partner and 3rd party contractor works are being carried out in compliance with national, local, and GSK standards.
- Manage improvement programs generated by various sources: Audit findings, CAPA, Engineering/EHS alerts, preventable disruptions, sustainability objectives.
- Execute site assessments against Engineering Policies and Standards in support of real estate due diligence at the site.
- Manage risk mitigation plans/actions in the risk management systems to ensure gaps from engineering assessments or with service delivery at sites are brought to acceptable levels (as low as reasonably practical).
- Lead investigations and mitigation plans at the site for significant service failures, critical/major audit findings, dispute resolution, and process improvements.
- Champion implementation of engineering standards and process improvement initiatives from RDES service towers into site delivery teams. Identify and implement areas for EHS risk reduction and environmental sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with Quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and ensure that the Engineering activity is a safe place to work and ‘inspection ready’ at all times.
Basic Qualifications:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting electrical facilities in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices relevant to industrial facilities.
- Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance practices for electrical equipment.
- Proven ability to work with contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver safe outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience in a regulated industry or facilities that require strict audit readiness.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work orders and asset records.
- Experience with fire protection power systems, emergency power, or hazardous area electrical systems.
- Exposure to project engineering for capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
- Knowledge of industrial utility systems and building automation interfaces. Relevant professional certifications or ongoing technical training in electrical safety or project management.
- Experience in a regulated industry or facilities that require strict audit readiness.
- Relevant professional certifications or ongoing technical training in electrical safety or project management.
Work arrangement:
This role is primarily on-site but is eligible to work remote one day a week. This may require some travel between regional sites may be required.
How to apply:
If this role motivates you, please apply and include a short note about what excites you and how your experience fits. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who value inclusion to apply.
Skills
Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
Business Introduction:
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary:
You will support electrical facilities and services across our US sites. You will work with site teams, service partners, and project teams to keep critical systems safe, compliant, and reliable. We value clear communicators who solve problems, act with integrity, and help others grow. This role offers hands-on engineering, project exposure, and opportunities to influence improvements that keep operations running and support our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Provide technical support for electrical systems, including power distribution, generators, motor control, and emergency systems.
- Lead assessments, investigations, and corrective actions for electrical incidents and audit findings.
- Support capital and maintenance projects by reviewing designs, performing technical risk assessments, and advising on constructability and handover to operations.
- Drive site compliance to electrical codes, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
- Work with service partners and contractors to plan and verify work quality, schedules, and performance against contracts.
- Maintain asset and documentation records and support the transition of projects into operations with clear procedures and training.
- Identify and implement improvements, design changes, or modification to automation/mechanical systems, equipment of procedures to support the business in the following established change control processes.
- Conduct site management monitoring tasks and site GEMBAs to ensure service partner and 3rd party contractor works are being carried out in compliance with national, local, and GSK standards.
- Manage improvement programs generated by various sources: Audit findings, CAPA, Engineering/EHS alerts, preventable disruptions, sustainability objectives.
- Execute site assessments against Engineering Policies and Standards in support of real estate due diligence at the site.
- Manage risk mitigation plans/actions in the risk management systems to ensure gaps from engineering assessments or with service delivery at sites are brought to acceptable levels (as low as reasonably practical).
- Lead investigations and mitigation plans at the site for significant service failures, critical/major audit findings, dispute resolution, and process improvements.
- Champion implementation of engineering standards and process improvement initiatives from RDES service towers into site delivery teams. Identify and implement areas for EHS risk reduction and environmental sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with Quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and ensure that the Engineering activity is a safe place to work and ‘inspection ready’ at all times.
Basic Qualifications:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting electrical facilities in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices relevant to industrial facilities.
- Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance practices for electrical equipment.
- Proven ability to work with contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver safe outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience in a regulated industry or facilities that require strict audit readiness.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work orders and asset records.
- Experience with fire protection power systems, emergency power, or hazardous area electrical systems.
- Exposure to project engineering for capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
- Knowledge of industrial utility systems and building automation interfaces. Relevant professional certifications or ongoing technical training in electrical safety or project management.
- Experience in a regulated industry or facilities that require strict audit readiness.
- Relevant professional certifications or ongoing technical training in electrical safety or project management.
Work arrangement:
This role is primarily on-site but is eligible to work remote one day a week. This may require some travel between regional sites may be required.
How to apply:
If this role motivates you, please apply and include a short note about what excites you and how your experience fits. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who value inclusion to apply.
Skills
Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Facilities Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting roles. Mechanical, civil, industrial, and systems engineering degrees qualify, but facilities-adjacent fields like construction management often don't.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before investing time in any application. Use Migrate Mate to filter Facilities Engineer postings to employers already verified as E-Verify participants, so you're not discovering the gap at the offer stage.
Target employers with active facilities operations
Facilities Engineer roles exist across manufacturing, healthcare, data centers, and higher education. Companies with owned real estate portfolios or multi-site operations file more consistently for STEM OPT students than project-based contractors who staff up and down.
Draft your I-983 training plan around specific technical objectives
Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree to the role's engineering tasks. Map objectives to systems like HVAC commissioning, energy management software, or preventive maintenance programs. Vague plans tied only to job duties get pushed back by DSOs.
Ask about E-Verify status before the offer stage
Bring up E-Verify enrollment during the final interview or before accepting an offer. Many facilities departments within large organizations are enrolled, but staffing agencies placed in facilities roles often are not. USCIS requires enrollment at the time of your OPT extension start date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to negotiate informed offers
Pull prevailing wage data for your SOC code and metro area from the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Facilities Engineers have region-specific wage levels, and knowing the DOL benchmark gives you a grounded starting point for any negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facilities Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the degree, not the job title. STEM OPT eligibility is tied to your CIP code, not your position. Degrees in mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering typically qualify. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan with your DSO before USCIS approves the extension.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Facilities Engineer?
The I-983 must connect your STEM degree to specific engineering learning objectives in the role. For Facilities Engineers, that means documenting how tasks like building systems analysis, energy audits, or infrastructure project management develop skills from your degree program. Generic descriptions tied only to daily duties won't satisfy DSO review. Your employer's direct supervisor typically co-signs the form.
How do I confirm an employer is enrolled in E-Verify before applying?
You can ask the recruiter or HR contact directly. The E-Verify employer search tool on the E-Verify website lets you look up enrolled employers by name and location. Note that E-Verify enrollment applies to a specific employer entity, so a parent company's enrollment doesn't automatically cover a subsidiary. Confirm the specific hiring entity is enrolled, not just the corporate brand.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Facilities Engineer role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires an updated I-983. You and your employer must notify your DSO within five days of a material change under USCIS rules. If the new duties no longer connect to your STEM degree's learning objectives, your DSO may determine the role no longer supports your extension. Keep your training plan current with your actual work.
Where can I find Facilities Engineer jobs that are confirmed to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers who hire F-1 STEM OPT students and are enrolled in E-Verify, so you're not sorting through postings that won't work for your status. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering eligibility issues after an offer is extended.