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Control Electrician II

Curia

Albuquerque, NMOnsitePosted 1 day ago
Full TimeSenior LevelManufacturing & CMCCDMO
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Summary

The Control Electrician II is responsible for maintaining and supporting the electrical and control systems for all manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure the safe and efficient production of quality products. This position serves as the first responder to system failures, quickly determining whether issues stem from control systems or mechanical components.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify electrical and control systems for production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
  • Respond immediately to system failures to determine root cause—whether electrical, control-related, or mechanical—and take appropriate corrective actions.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty three-phase motors, motor drives, and related components as needed.
  • Access and interpret PLC programs and ladder logic diagrams to identify control system faults and support troubleshooting efforts.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure operational reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including maintenance logs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and controlled documentation in compliance with cGMP requirements.
  • Complete maintenance work orders and associated forms in a timely, clear, and compliant manner.
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures outlined in equipment manuals and company policies.
  • Provide support for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and other engineering or maintenance initiatives as assigned.
  • Maintain a high standard of workmanship and contribute to overall equipment and facility performance through quality-focused maintenance practices.
  • Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain up to date trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of seven (7) years related job experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with industrial equipment, wiring diagrams, and circuit level troubleshooting
  • State Electrical License, preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
  • Champions change
  • Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the maintenance trades
  • Meet deadlines and work within established schedules
  • Complete assignments by demonstrating initiative
  • Identify emergency situations and report to appropriate personnel
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant maintenance, engineering staff and other departments as needed
  • Work well independently or as a team
  • Must be able to safely operate light/heavy equipment as relates to the completion of tasks and duties
  • Experience in working with medium voltages, multi-phase motor controls and heating circuits along with vacuum, pressure, and temperature control circuits
  • The understanding of sensor circuits such as thermocouple, RTD, humidity and proximity sensors is strongly desired along with the knowledge of industrial control circuits

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of seven (7) years related job experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with industrial equipment, wiring diagrams, and circuit level troubleshooting
  • State Electrical License, preferred
  • Must pass a background check
  • Must pass a drug screen
  • May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
  • Must pass pre-employment assessment
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification
  • May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification
  • May be required to wear a respirator

Benefits

  • Generous benefit options
  • Paid training
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Learning platform

Company overview

Curia is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Headquartered in Albany, New York, the company operates an integrated network of 25 global sites across North America, Europe, and Asia, employing approximately 3,500 professionals. Curia provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions spanning drug discovery, development, and manufacturing services for both small molecules and biologics. Their expertise covers active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing, sterile drug product development, analytical testing, and regulatory support. The company specializes in complex areas including high-potency compounds, controlled substances, sterile APIs, and mRNA manufacturing. With state-of-the-art GMP facilities and a strong focus on innovation, Curia partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to accelerate the development and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics, from early-stage discovery through commercial-scale production.

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