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Engineer – Engineering

Catalent · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a facilities problem that required in-depth data analysis to solve.

What they are checking: Whether they rely on data rather than guesswork when solving complex facility issues.

Tell me about a time you got hands-on to help technicians fix a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to work on the floor with the team, which the posting expects.

What would you do

A clean room keeps losing its pressure differential intermittently. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they use data from the building system and the floor to find root cause, not just reset alarms.

A planned utility shutdown for maintenance will affect manufacturing. How do you plan it?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with operations and Quality so shutdowns do not put product or schedule at risk.

How do you explain a complex facility issue to a manufacturing manager who just wants to know when it will be fixed?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and set honest expectations with people outside engineering.

About the work

This role supports HVAC, process utilities and bio-containment systems. Which of those have you worked with, and at what depth?

What they are checking: Whether their facilities engineering background fits the critical utilities a biologics site runs on.

How would you assess whether a utility system like clean steam or WFI has enough capacity for future growth?

What they are checking: Whether they can gather demand data and compare it with system limits to plan improvements.

What do bio-containment requirements mean for how a facility's HVAC and waste systems are designed and run?

What they are checking: Whether they understand containment risks and how facility systems protect people and the environment.

How do you write an SOP for building operation that the facilities technicians will actually follow?

What they are checking: Whether they write practical procedures with input from the people who will use them.

What change control steps would you follow before modifying a GMP utility system?

What they are checking: Whether they understand impact assessment and requalification so changes do not affect validated systems.

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The full job description

As published by Catalent.

Engineer (Facilities) Position Summary: • Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm • 100% on-site Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Located in Madison, WI, this facility features advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single-use systems to support scalable production. This 263,000 sq. ft. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility offers integrated formulation and analytical services to address complex development challenges in Biologics. Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, WI is hiring Facilities Engineer. This position will work on complex facility-related problems requiring in-depth data analysis to determine appropriate action. The Engineer is expected to have extensive ongoing communication with employees and cross-functional group managers/departments on facility-related issues. The Role: • Support the utility systems facility, including HVAC systems, process utilities, and bio-containment systems • Assess current and future state of site utility system capacity and utilization for improvement and maturity projects • Draft SOPs for building operation and maintenance • Provide engineering guidance and execution on facilities projects • Perform hands-on activities as needed to help troubleshoot facility problems and support facility staff • Drive continuity and development of standards in Facility Engineering to ensure smooth and effective communication flow between internal resources and customers, operational efficiency, and equipment and personnel safety • Create and maintain all aspects of facility design files • Maintain facility compliance in accordance with the site quality management system • Guide the specification and selection of manufacturing/utility equipment to support site facility/ process needs • All other duties as assigned The Candidate: • Minimum B.S. degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or related scientific/engineering field with 3+ years’ facilities operation/automation engineering experience in a cGMP environment (preferably biopharmaceutical) OR • M.S. degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or related scientific/engineering field with 1+ years' facilities operation/automation engineering experience in a cGMP environment (preferably biopharmaceutical) • Previous experience leading cross-department facility and/or site improvement projects, a plus • Building automation systems (BAS) experience preferred Why you should join Catalent: • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process • Diverse, inclusive culture • Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays • Generous 401K match • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment • Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree! Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities. Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers: Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities. California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE . Volunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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