Facilities Technician

The role

This person will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a battery research/manufacturing facility and its supporting infrastructure. They will lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

What you will do

• Own the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a battery research/manufacturing facility and its supporting infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical facility systems including HVAC, dry rooms, electrical utilities, exhaust/abatement, compressed air, vacuum, and life-safety systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and track preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and facility reliability.
• Monitor facility performance, identify issues, and drive timely corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Manage contractors, vendors, facilities personnel, and service providers supporting maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and university requirements, including inspections, hazard mitigation, chemical handling, and emergency preparedness.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and manufacturing operations by providing and coordinating required facility utilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, training programs, and stakeholder communications regarding facility status, maintenance activities, risks, and operational readiness.

Required qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience working as a Facilities Technician with technical equipment in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot-scale production environment.
• Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or calibration.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems and safe operating practices.
• Familiarity with industrial or research safety procedures, including chemical handling, PPE use, hazard identification, and lockout/tagout.
• Comfortable and experienced in working at heights, including inspecting and maintaining rooftop equipment (exhaust fans, chillers, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and operating procedures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to evolving project needs.

Nice to have

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, mechanical/electrical technology, industrial systems, or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working in dry room, cleanroom, or controlled-environment facilities.
• Experience maintaining pilot-scale or industrial machinery (mixers, coaters, vacuum systems, pumps, mechanical and electrical systems).
• Certification or formal training in maintenance, safety, or industrial systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure
• Benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being

About the company

Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, they partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space and non-mobility industries.