Jeff Louie
About Jeff Louie
Jeff Louie is a Senior Facilities Engineer II at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in engineering and maintenance roles across various companies, demonstrating strong mentoring abilities and expertise in complex systems troubleshooting.
Work at Kite Pharma
Jeff Louie currently serves as Senior Facilities Engineer II in Corporate Engineering at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Plant Engineer, Clinical from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Kite Pharma spans over four years, during which he has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives within the organization. His experience at Kite Pharma includes a focus on facility engineering and maintenance, leveraging his extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Before joining Kite Pharma, Jeff Louie held several positions in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. He worked as a Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor at Baxalta from 2012 to 2016 in Los Angeles. He also served as a Critical Energy Systems Supervisor at B. Braun Medical for one year in Irvine, California, and briefly as a Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor at Shire in 2016. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in maintenance and engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Louie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His educational background is complemented by expertise in troubleshooting complex systems, including HVAC, PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical Maintenance Systems. He also possesses a thorough understanding of Technology Management, Technical Breadth, Business Management, Marketing, and Finance.
Business Ownership and Management Training
In addition to his engineering roles, Jeff Louie has been the owner of Tetrascape Designs since 2009, where he has applied his skills in business management. He is also NSI trained in Management Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, indicating specialized training in maintenance management. This combination of engineering expertise and business acumen supports his ability to mentor and nurture talent within his teams.