Facilities Services Mechanic
About the job
- Five to eight years of experience as a facilities mechanic or as a specialist within the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades is required.
- Familiarity with building automation system equipment and controls is preferred.
- Experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and operation of industrial and commercial equipment, especially heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
- Safely operate and maintain one warehouse and three production buildings totaling 320,000 square feet in a current Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
- Maintain mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning rooftop units, dehumidifier units, exhaust fans, temperature, humidity, and differential-pressure calibrations, automatic storage and retrieval systems, air compressors, and high-efficiency particulate air filters.
- Maintain electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, power distribution panels, and interior and exterior lighting and panels.
- Maintain plumbing systems including boilers, water treatment, sprinkler piping, potable water lines and fittings, sanitary drain lines and fittings, and storm drains.
- Maintain the Siemens Desigo building automation system.
- Maintain fire and life-safety systems including panels, detectors, horns, and strobes.
- Maintain door operators, door hardware, dock levelers, passenger elevators, building envelopes, roofing, and expansion joints.
- Perform fit-and-finish work including patching, painting, caulking, doors, windows, ceiling tiles, and flooring.
- Perform preventive maintenance on facilities and facilities equipment and document completion in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform corrective maintenance on facilities and facilities equipment and document completion in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Guide vendor partners performing preventive and corrective maintenance and document completion in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Obtain quotations and proposals from vendor partners for facilities-equipment maintenance and replacement.
- Conduct field inspections, rounds, and readings to identify maintenance needs and verify proper equipment operation, then report findings to the Facilities Hard Services Manager.
- Respond to building automation system alarms, determine root causes, and take appropriate corrective action.
- Trace utilities and perform lockout/tagout in support of facilities maintenance and improvement.
- Provide subject-matter expertise for facilities projects.
- Adhere to applicable Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
- Support capital planning by identifying equipment at the end of its useful service life or otherwise needing replacement.
- Work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and extra shifts, sometimes with little or no notice.
- Identify opportunities for optimization, enhancements, energy savings, and operational improvements to increase facility efficiency and quality.
- Share information and collaborate and coordinate with other facilities mechanics, the Mechanical and Electrical Services Group, employees at other commercial packaging sites, and vendor personnel.
- Biopharmaceutical experience in a current Good Manufacturing Practice environment is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with building automation system equipment and controls is preferred.
About the company
Sharp Packaging Services provides integrated pharmaceutical services globally, including clinical supply chain, contract manufacturing, packaging, and distribution for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Its work spans sterile fill-finish to gene therapy packaging, offering end-to-end solutions from development to market. It differentiates itself with global reach, end-to-end capabilities across clinical and commercial production, niche capabilities like gene therapy packaging and serialization, and ongoing investments in technology and facilities. Its goal is to help clients bring new drugs to market faster and more cost-effectively through specialized packaging, manufacturing, and distribution.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$712.5M
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Founded
1993
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What believers are saying
- September 2026 adds 4,400 pallet locations and new 2-8°C storage for biologics.
- January 2026 and October 2025 expansions add sterile fill-finish, OSD, and European packaging capacity.
- October 2025 $100 million program and Lee, Massachusetts isolator line deepen commercial manufacturing scale.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2027 and Q1 2028 line ramps risk delays from validation failures and equipment integration.
- Sharp’s injectable bet concentrates capital in autoinjectors, pens, and cold-chain demand shifts.
- West, Catalent, and PCI Global squeeze pricing, forcing Sharp to defend margins aggressively.
What makes Sharp Packaging Services unique
- Sharp’s 30+ clinical depots and four-country GMP network support global launches.
- September 2026 autoinjector expansion spans Macungie, Bethlehem, and Belgium across clinical-to-commercial scales.
- July 2026 CTO hire from West Pharmaceutical Services strengthens digital manufacturing and enterprise systems.
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13%Sharp expands autoinjector and pen assembly capacity in US and EU to support growing injectable demand. * 22 Sep 2026 Additional device assembly and cold storage capabilities strengthen Sharp's global clinical-to-commercial support for injectable programs [Allentown, PA, 22 September 2026] - Sharp Services, a leader in pharmaceutical packaging, clinical trial services and sterile manufacturing, today announced progress on the expansion of its autoinjector and pen assembly network. Building on its previously announced $20 million investment, Sharp is adding assembly capacity to support injectable programs as well as additional 2-8°C temperature-controlled storage designed to support clients as they progress from development through commercialization. "Injectable assembly and packaging programs have different requirements as they move from the clinic to commercialization, and our clients need a partner that can support that progression," said Jeff Benedict, Chief Commercial Officer of Sharp. "By investing in assembly and packaging capacity across the product lifecycle, along with additional 2-8°C cold storage required for sensitive biotech drug products, we are positioned to offer clients greater flexibility to advance and scale their programs with Sharp." At Sharp's Macungie, Pennsylvania facility, a low-speed assembly line capable of two autoinjectors or pen devices per minute is expected to be operational by first quarter of 2027, followed by a 50 autoinjectors per minute mid-speed line by the first quarter of 2028 as commercial programs scale. The site has also added two temperature-controlled storage units providing more than 4,400 additional pallet locations for sensitive biotech drug products, with occupancy anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Combined with available space for future expansion, the facility offers the flexibility to support programs through either Sharp-invested production lines or the integration of client-owned equipment, helping clients scale with confidence. To support autoinjector and pen programs across all stages of clinical development through low-volume commercial supply, particularly for rare disease and orphan drugs, Sharp is adding a low-speed assembly line dedicated to these projects at its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania facility. This line will assemble up to two autoinjector or pen devices per minute and is expected online in the first quarter of 2027. Bethlehem has also recently completed their 2-8°C and -20°C cold room expansion which has doubled storage capacity and added an additional 2-8°C packaging suite to meet growing demand. To provide greater capacity for autoinjector and pen solutions in Europe, Sharp is expanding its capabilities in Belgium with new assembly equipment ranging from two devices per minute up to 100 devices per minute, along with functional testing, and a new fully automatic 2-8°C warehouse. The investment further strengthens Sharp's global network, providing scalable support for drug delivery device programs at every stage of development and commercial supply. About Sharp Sharp helps pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring therapies to patients worldwide. As a specialist CDMO, Sharp Services, LLC provide commercial packaging, clinical trial, and sterile manufacturing services. For more than 70 years, Sharp Services, LLC has helped clients navigate complexity across the product lifecycle - from pre-clinical development through commercial launch and beyond. With facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and a global network of more than 30 clinical depots, Sharp Services, LLC support its clients with the precision, quality and reliability they can lean on. Sharp Services, LLC is a team of 2,500+ united by its common purpose which is to help make lives better. Sharp consistently invests in the global capacity its clients need to innovate, evolve, and deliver. So, their therapies reach the patients who need them.
Sharp appoints Nakul Subramaniyan as Chief Technology Officer to lead global digital and technology strategy. * 9 Jul 2026 June 2026: Sharp Services, a leader in pharmaceutical packaging, clinical trial services and sterile manufacturing, has appointed Nakul Subramaniyan as Chief Technology Officer of Sharp. In his role as CTO, Nakul will lead Sharp's global technology strategy, enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. He joins Sharp's Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to Kevin Orfan, President and CEO of Sharp. "I am delighted to welcome Nakul to Sharp as we continue to strengthen our global technology capabilities," said Kevin Orfan. "Nakul has the technical vision, industry expertise and transformation experience needed to advance our digital strategy and strengthen service delivery across our packaging, clinical and sterile businesses." Nakul brings extensive experience to Sharp in pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital transformation and enterprise technology. He will focus on driving innovation, scalability, and operational excellence across Sharp's global operations, building on the technology foundation that supports clients from early development through commercial launch. Before joining Sharp, Nakul served as Vice President, Digital & Transformation at West Pharmaceutical Services where he led global digital manufacturing, enterprise platforms, and the technology transformation agenda. "I am excited to join Sharp at this important stage in its growth," said Nakul Subramaniyan. "Technology has a critical role to play in enabling scalable, connected, and reliable services for pharma and biotech clients. In regulated life sciences, digital capability has to be practical, secure, and trusted, and I look forward to helping build capabilities that support Sharp's clients throughout their drug development lifecycle and, ultimately, the patients our industry serves." Nakul, who will be based at Sharp's headquarters in Allentown, PA, holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a Master of Information Science and Technology from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About Sharp. Sharp is a leader in commercial packaging, clinical services & sterile manufacturing. For 70+ years, Sharp Services, LLC has provided solutions to pharma and biotech clients from phase I trials through to commercial launch and supply, and lifecycle management. With facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium & the Netherlands and 30+ clinical depots globally, covering every region of the world, its experience is your strength. Its full complement of integrated services includes research and development, clinical manufacturing, sterile development and fill/finish services, primary and secondary packaging of both investigational and commercial product, package design, serialization and aggregation, storage, distribution and clinical IRT. Sharp also offers Qualified Person (QP) services to meet the complex regulatory demands of drug product release in the EU and UK.
Eisai invests £48M in UK cold-chain pharma packaging hub. 19 Jun 2026 Key takeaways. * Eisai is investing approximately £48 million (US$63.5 million) at its Hatfield, UK, site to build cold-chain packaging and supply capabilities. * The project, supported by the UK Government's LSIMF, aims to strengthen domestic pharma manufacturing and improve supply resilience. * The investment will allow Eisai to bring more packaging operations in-house. Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, has announced an investment, supported by the UK government under the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), at its manufacturing site in Hatfield, UK, to establish supply chain and packaging capabilities for medicines that require cold-chain management. LSIMF is a capital grants scheme aiming to enhance life sciences manufacturing capabilities in the UK and improve supply resilience. The project is being implemented in multiple phases, with a total investment from Eisai of approximately £48 million (US$63.5 million). Haruo Naito, CEO at Eisai, says: "This strategic investment reflects our long-term commitment to strengthening resilient supply capabilities for our innovative medicines and pipeline products, while further deepening our long-standing relationship with the UK. We value the opportunity to work with the UK government in strengthening life sciences manufacturing and healthcare resilience for the future." Strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing resilience. The investment is said to align with the UK government's policy to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Hatfield site aims to serve as a manufacturing hub serving multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Lord Vallance, Minister of State for Science, says: "Building world-class manufacturing capabilities here in the UK will secure the supply of vital medicines, including treatments for Alzheimer's disease, that can transform lives. Eisai's government-backed investment will also support the creation of new skilled jobs in Hatfield and is another example of the benefits of international companies investing in the UK - bolstering our reputation as a life sciences hub while growing our economy." According to Eisai, the investment will help expand the company's manufacturing capabilities, "broadening its role beyond traditional oral solid dose operations to support the packaging and supply of temperature-controlled medicines for injection and infusion." Moreover, the company is set to enhance supply stability and flexibility by transitioning from reliance on external contract manufacturers to an in-house packaging model. The investment covers facilities capable of handling temperature-controlled products, including the expansion of goods receipt and dispatch functions, construction of ambient and cold-chain warehouses, along with installation of packaging buildings and packaging lines. In addition, the site's advanced production flexibility, capacity for multilingual and small-batch packaging, and robust quality management systems will support Eisai's global supply network. In related pharmaceutical packaging manufacturing news, this month, Amcor boosted its healthcare packaging production capacity with a multi-million-dollar investment in its facility in Sira, Karnataka, India, and with a US$35 million investment to open a healthcare packaging coating facility in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Earlier this year, Sharp, a pharmaceutical packaging company, invested over €20 million (US$21.6 million) in its European packaging facilities in response to "strong market demand" for injectables.
Sharp expands European injectable packaging capacity with €20 million investment. Sharp increases European injectable assembly and secondary packaging capacity to support the rising demand for pre-filled syringes and autoinjectors. As the pharmaceutical landscape continues to shift toward biologic drug delivery, the technical requirements for secondary packaging and cold chain logistics have become increasingly complex. To address these demands, Sharp is expanding its infrastructure in Hamont-Achel, Belgium, and Heerenveen, The Netherlands, focusing on the assembly and such as autoinjectors, pen devices, pre-filled syringes, and vials, according to a press release from the company (1). These expansions represent a significant shift in available regional capacity for the European market. How is technical capacity evolving to meet injectable drug delivery requirements? The modernization of these facilities reflects the growing need for specialized environments to handle sensitive injectable products (1). In the Netherlands, the expansion involves increasing (GMP) production capacity, which includes the installation of two Grade D packaging suites scheduled to be operational in 2026. These suites are designed to accommodate new vial packaging and syringe assembly programs, providing the necessary controlled environments for high-value biologics. Simultaneously, the Belgian facility is undergoing a major transformation to resolve potential bottlenecks in storage and assembly (1). The project will quadruple existing cold-chain warehouse capacity and double the available ambient storage space. To further streamline the transition from development to market-scale production, a new syringe assembly and blister packaging suite is being added, with plans for further device assembly and packaging lines. For manufacturing leads, the integration of collaborative robot technology onto pre-filled syringe and autoinjector packaging lines is a notable development aimed at enhancing production efficiency and consistency. Why do these infrastructure updates matter for long-term supply chain resilience? Beyond immediate throughput, the expansion aligns with the industry's focus on sustainable manufacturing and reliable market entry within the European Union (1). The Belgian site has been upgraded with a carport solar system designed to supply 50% of the facility's electricity once it is fully commissioned in mid-2026. This focus on renewable energy allows pharmaceutical partners to meet internal sustainability targets while maintaining a robust supply chain. Robert O'Beirn, managing director, Sharp Clinical & Sharp Europe, commented in a Sharp press release: "Our European facilities have a long-established reputation for successfully delivering the complex packaging services required for injectable drug formats. This investment represents a significant increase in our capacity to support our pharma clients, as sustainably as possible, with their injectable drug launches in the EU market" (1). By increasing the scale of available GMP space and incorporating advanced automation, these upgrades provide a pathway for pharmaceutical developers to navigate the regulatory and logistical hurdles of launching injectable therapies. The combination of expanded cold storage and specialized assembly capacity ensures that the infrastructure can support the full lifecycle of complex drug delivery devices. How is the investment part of Sharp's larger plans? In October 2025, Sharp announced plans to invest $100 million across its United States and European facilities to expand capacity for injectable and oral solid dose medications (2). This initiative addresses rising market demand for autoinjectors and pre-filled syringes through modernized assembly lines and sterile filling. Technical infrastructure upgrades announced by Sharp at the time (2): - Injectable Assembly: New packaging suites and automated lines are being established in Pennsylvania, Belgium, and the Netherlands to support complex delivery formats. This expansion provides pharmaceutical developers with increased regional manufacturing capacity and sustainable production options for global commercial launches. Get the essential updates shaping the future of pharma manufacturing and compliance - subscribe today to Pharmaceutical Technology and never miss a breakthrough.
Sharp to invest in European injectable packaging expansion. The funds will be used to upgrade sites in Hamont-Achel, Belgium, and Heerenveen, the Netherlands. Pharmaceutical packaging company Sharp has committed more than €20m ($23.4m) to expand its European facilities amid demand for injectable products. The funds will be used to upgrade sites in Hamont-Achel, Belgium, and Heerenveen, the Netherlands. The focus will be on enhancing capabilities for assembling, labelling, packaging, and cold storage of various injectable types such as autoinjectors, pre-filled syringes, pen devices, and vials. At its Belgian facility, Sharp will increase cold-chain warehouse space fourfold and double ambient storage capacity. The site is also set to receive a new suite for syringe assembly and blister packaging. Plans are in place to further boost device assembly and packaging operations. US tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don't let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. To support efficiency on adjacent packaging lines for pre-filled syringes and autoinjectors, the company has introduced collaborative robot technology. A new solar-powered carport has also been installed at the Hamont-Achel site to provide renewable energy. Once fully commissioned by mid-2026, this system is expected to supply 50% of the facility's electricity needs from renewable sources. The Heerenveen site in the Netherlands will see an expansion of GMP production capabilities through the addition of two Grade D packaging suites. These improvements aim to support upcoming syringe assembly and packaging projects, as well as increased vial packaging capacity planned for 2026. Sharp Clinical & Sharp Europe managing director Robert O'Beirn said: "Our European facilities have a long-established reputation for successfully delivering the complex packaging services required for injectable drug formats. "This investment represents a significant increase in our capacity to support our pharma clients, as sustainably as possible, with their injectable drug launches in the EU market." This European expansion forms part of a broader $100m investment programme announced by Sharp in November 2025. In May 2024, the company expanded its Macungie facility in Pennsylvania, US, to address greater demand for secondary packaging of sterile injectables.