About this Facilities Reliability Engineer role at Strive Pharmacy
Company Overview:
Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.
We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.
Mission:
Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.
Location: Mesa, Arizona (On-Site)
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule: First Shift
Compensation Range: $105,000 - $120,000
Position Overview
The Facilities Reliability Engineer ensures maximum operational uptime, equipment integrity, and environmental compliance across all Strive Pharmacy facilities - including sterile and non-sterile compounding cleanrooms, manufacturing lines, warehouse operations, and corporate office spaces. This role leads the development and execution of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), predictive maintenance (PdM) programs, and critical HVAC/environmental system monitoring to comply with USP <797>, USP <800>, cGMP, and internal operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Compounding Pharmacy & Cleanroom Systems
- Oversee reliability and preventative maintenance programs for sterile and non-sterile compounding equipment, biosafety cabinets (BSCs), laminar flow hoods, and automated filling systems.
- Ensure strict environmental controls, cleanroom pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity parameters comply with USP <797>, USP <800>, FDA, and state board requirements.
- Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) to manage critical equipment deviations, Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementations.
Critical HVAC & Environmental Controls
- Manage reliability, monitoring, and lifecycle maintenance for specialized healthcare and manufacturing HVAC systems, including Air Handling Units (AHUs), chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, and HEPA filtration systems.
- Optimize Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) for continuous 24/7 environmental monitoring and alert mitigation.
- Lead energy efficiency and air quality optimization initiatives across office spaces, cleanrooms, and warehouse storage zones.
Manufacturing & Warehouse Equipment Reliability
- Implement Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and track key reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) across automated manufacturing equipment, packaging lines, and warehouse automation.
- Design and refine Preventative/Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) schedules for material handling equipment (MHE), cold storage/walk-in freezers, conveyor systems, and backup power generators.
- Direct vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and ultrasound testing programs to identify equipment failures prior to operational interruption.
Facility Maintenance & Office Operations
- Oversee facility reliability standards for general infrastructure, plumbing, fire suppression/life safety systems, electrical distribution, and office facilities.
- Manage vendor relationships, service level agreements (SLAs), and contracted technical services for facility utilities and specialized equipment calibrations.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, spare parts inventories, and maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Author, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance, calibration, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Participate in internal quality audits and external regulatory inspections (FDA, OSHA, State Boards of Pharmacy).
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or an equivalent combination of professional training and documented industry experience).
- Experience: 4+ years of reliability, maintenance, or facilities engineering experience spanning compounding pharmacy/life sciences, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of USP <797>, USP <800>, cGMP, FDA regulations, ISO cleanroom classifications, and OSHA standards.
- Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with industrial HVAC systems, cleanroom air distribution, differential pressure monitoring, and BMS/BAS software.
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, Fiix, SAP Maintenance).
- Applied expertise in RCM techniques, FMEA, RCA, and PdM technologies (thermography, vibration analysis).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) via ASQ or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) via SMRP.
- Experience with cold chain storage reliability and automated warehouse systems (ASRS, conveyors).
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
Core Competencies
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to dissect complex mechanical/electrical failures and identify true root causes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works seamlessly across Quality, Operations, Pharmacy, Safety, and Leadership.
- Regulatory Acumen: Maintains a compliance-first mindset in regulated pharmacy and cleanroom environments.
- Project Management: Capable of prioritizing multiple reliability projects and equipment overhauls simultaneously.
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Join Us in Making an Impact:
At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.
Benefits/ Perks:
Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- FSA and HSA options
- Parental leave
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Veterinary insurance
Culture:
Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.
EEO:
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.
