Facilities Reliability Engineer

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-timeSchedule: First ShiftCompensation Range: $105,000 - $120,000

Position Overview

As our Facilities Reliability Engineer, you will ensure maximum operational uptime, equipment integrity, and strict environmental compliance across our sterile and non-sterile compounding cleanrooms, manufacturing lines, and warehouse operations.

You will lead Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and predictive maintenance (PdM) initiatives to ensure continuous compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, cGMP, and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cleanroom & Compounding Systems

Maintain preventative maintenance and reliability programs for sterile/non-sterile compounding equipment, biosafety cabinets, hoods, and automated filling lines.

Monitor cleanroom pressure cascades, temperature, and humidity parameters to guarantee strict compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, FDA, and State Board standards.

Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) on equipment deviations, Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, and CAPA execution.

HVAC & Environmental Controls

Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management for critical HVAC systems, including AHUs, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, and HEPA filtration.

Optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) for continuous 24/7 environmental monitoring and alert resolution.

Drive air quality and energy efficiency optimizations across cleanrooms, warehouse zones, and office spaces.

Manufacturing & Equipment Reliability

Track core reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) across packaging and automated manufacturing equipment.

Design predictive maintenance schedules using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil testing, and ultrasound technology.

Maintain equipment histories, calibration logs, and spare parts inventory within our CMMS platform.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical training/experience).

Experience: 4+ years in reliability, facilities, or maintenance engineering within life sciences, compounding pharmacy, or regulated manufacturing.

Regulatory Expertise: Working knowledge of USP <797>, USP <800>, cGMP, FDA cleanroom classifications, and OSHA standards.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with industrial HVAC, cleanroom air systems, BMS/BAS software, and CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, Fiix, SAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Experience with cold chain storage and automated warehouse systems (ASRS, conveyors).

Work EnvironmentThis 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.

Annual Salary$110,000—$130,000 USD

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.