Assoc. Spclst, Engineering (WDA)

Job Description

Electrical and Instrumentations Engineer (WDA)

Responsibilities

• Understand and be able to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Act as technical owner for the facilities' electrical system.
• Be an integral part of the utilities, facilities team to support maintenance, calibration and reliability programs
• Carry out real-time problem solving and lead investigations into equipment/electrical system failures, atypical events, and safety incidents.
• Provide technical expertise during facility audits, regulatory inspections, and quality investigations.
• Implement change following site change management.
• Propose improvement ideas and execute projects related to utilities, facilities, and energy savings.
• Develop competencies in areas such as project management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities & facilities management, maintenance and reliability, engineering, root cause analysis (RCA), Lean Six Sigma program, pharma and safety engineering design standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems.
• Knowledgeable on instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Positive attitude towards learning and professional development in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience in guiding technicians on inspections and repairs.
• Experience in supporting investigations into equipment/electrical system failures.
• Experience in providing technical expertise during facility audits and regulatory inspections.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Data Analysis, Energy Saving Programs, Engineering Standards, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Planning, Manufacturing Quality Control, Process Design, Project Estimations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technical Problem-Solving, Utilities Management, Written Communication

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2026

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