Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Locations US-OH-Toledo | US-MI-Midland | US-OH-Columbus | US-OH-Lima | US-MN-St. Paul | US-MI-Portage | US-TX-Austin | US-AL-Huntsville | US-AZ-Phoenix ID 2026-3716 Category Engineering Type Full Time Overview SSOE is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the planning, design, and execution of complex pharmaceutical and life sciences capital projects. Our teams partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to deliver manufacturing expansions, laboratory facilities, cleanroom environments, process utility systems, and facility modernization projects. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve production capacity, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and speed-to-market. Available locations include: Phoenix (AZ), Toledo + Columbus (OH), Midland + Portage (MI), Austin (TX), Huntsville (AL) and St. Paul (MO) You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual. When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results. AI and Innovation At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows. Responsibilities A Typical Day Might Include: Lead mechanical engineering efforts for complex pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing facilities, supporting strategic capital investments. Serve as Mechanical Engineering Lead on pharmaceutical and life sciences capital projects ranging from facility modifications and equipment installations to major manufacturing expansions and greenfield developments. Drive successful project execution through planning, conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational readiness. Develop engineering solutions for process utilities, manufacturing support infrastructure, facility systems, and equipment integration within GMP-regulated environments. Support facilities involved in sterile manufacturing, biologics, fill-finish operations, oral solid dose production, laboratory environments, and other regulated pharmaceutical operations. Perform engineering assessments and feasibility studies for facility expansions, modernization initiatives, technology transfer projects, and manufacturing capacity improvements. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, engineering concepts, technical documentation, and capital cost estimates. Collaborate closely with process, validation, quality, automation, architecture, structural, electrical, and construction teams to deliver integrated project solutions. Interface directly with client engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, validation, and leadership teams. Provide technical leadership for clean utility systems, process support systems, sanitary design app