Caris Life Sciences · 7 hours ago
Facilities Control Engineer Lead
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCaris Life Sciences is dedicated to transforming cancer care and improving lives through precision medicine. The Facilities Control Engineer Lead is responsible for the design, governance, and lifecycle management of Building Management Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operational excellence in facility environments.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the enterprise technical authority for Building Management Systems (BMS) and facilities automation supporting regulated and non-regulated environments
Define, implement, and maintain standards for BMS architecture, alarm management, data integrity, validation, and lifecycle management
Lead the design, commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy for facilities control systems, ensuring consistency and regulatory alignment
Own performance, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability of facilities control systems across sites
Partner with Quality to ensure control systems meet GxP, data integrity, and audit expectations
Act as the controls engineering subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and investigations
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to environmental control failures, system obsolescence, cybersecurity, and business continuity
Collaborate with Facilities, Quality, IT, and Laboratory leadership to align control strategies with operational and regulatory needs
Govern external automation vendors and provide technical leadership to internal engineering resources
Communicate complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline
7+ years of progressive experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or BMS ownership within regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments
Demonstrated experience owning enterprise-level BMS architectures (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell) across multiple facilities or complex regulated sites
Strong expertise in HVAC systems, environmental control strategies, alarm management, and building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC, PLCs)
Proven experience leading validation and compliance strategy for facility automation systems, including audit participation and remediation
Deep understanding of GxP principles, data integrity expectations, and regulated laboratory operations
Ability to operate autonomously, influence without authority, and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent documentation, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering documentation tools
Preferred
Master's Degree
Professional Engineer license (PE)
Experience with room mapping, commissioning, and qualification activities for controlled spaces
Certifications such as Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or relevant manufacturer certifications in BMS platforms
Company
Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences develops molecular profiling and AI-driven technologies to support precision medicine in oncology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.86BKey Investors
BraidwellOrbiMedSixth Street
2025-06-18IPO
2025-04-07Private Equity· $168M
2023-01-19Debt Financing· $400M
Leadership Team
Luke Power
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Stengle
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
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