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Electrical Engineer

Pfizer

Andover, MAOnsitePosted 9 days ago$82,700.00 - $137,900.00/year
Full TimeEntry LevelManufacturing & CMCPharmaceutical
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Summary

Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered in New York City, founded in 1849 by German entrepreneurs Charles Pfizer and Charles F. Erhart. As one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer develops and produces medications and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology. The company is renowned for breakthrough drugs such as Lipitor, Viagra, and more recently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. With approximately 81,000 employees globally and operations in about 200 countries, Pfizer maintains 37 manufacturing sites worldwide. The company's current strategic focus includes oncology, rare diseases, and innovative vaccine development, while implementing significant cost-saving initiatives. Pfizer continues to advance its research pipeline with over 100 projects and maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and global healthcare access.

Job description

What You Will Achieve

  • Support the operation, maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management of site electrical utility, power distribution, and emergency power systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and emergency generators.
  • Support electrical capital and infrastructure projects through design reviews, field investigations, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
  • Provide engineering support for the development of scopes of work, project execution plans, and engineering studies for equipment installation or modification.
  • Provide field engineering support during maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, outages, and capital project execution activities.
  • Maintain and update electrical one-line diagrams, equipment databases, panel schedules, power monitoring systems, maintenance plans, and other engineering documentation.
  • Ensure engineering and maintenance activities are performed in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality requirements, electrical safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with electrical engineering studies, including load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analyses.
  • Support electrical asset condition assessments, preventive maintenance optimization, equipment criticality reviews, and obsolescence planning activities.
  • Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and update equipment reliability plans in collaboration with Production and Quality team leads.
  • Promote workplace safety by following site safety procedures and performing proactive safety assessments.
  • Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of or experience with medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including design, operation, maintenance, or project support.
  • Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and relevant OSHA electrical safety requirements.
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, preventive and predictive maintenance optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable GxP requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, equipment drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturer documentation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to analyze technical issues, communicate recommendations clearly, collaborate across functional teams, and seek guidance when appropriate.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Proficiency in technical writing and document review.
  • Knowledge of industrial utility systems, electrical reliability practices, power monitoring technologies, or electrical asset management principles.
  • A proactive approach to promoting workplace safety.
  • Experience using common artificial intelligence tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem-solving and enhance productivity; curiosity about how these tools can improve outcomes; and an understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of or experience with medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including design, operation, maintenance, or project support
  • Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and relevant OSHA electrical safety requirements
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, preventive and predictive maintenance optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable GxP requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, equipment drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturer documentation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to analyze technical issues, communicate recommendations clearly, collaborate across functional teams, and seek guidance when appropriate

Benefits

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holiday & Personal Days
  • Paid Caregiver/Parental Leave
  • Medical Leave
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Relocation Support
  • Annual Bonus Target 10%

Company overview

Pfizer Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered in New York City, founded in 1849 by German entrepreneurs Charles Pfizer and Charles F. Erhart. As one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer develops and produces medications and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology. The company is renowned for breakthrough drugs such as Lipitor, Viagra, and more recently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. With approximately 81,000 employees globally and operations in about 200 countries, Pfizer maintains 37 manufacturing sites worldwide. The company's current strategic focus includes oncology, rare diseases, and innovative vaccine development, while implementing significant cost-saving initiatives. Pfizer continues to advance its research pipeline with over 100 projects and maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and global healthcare access.

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