Electrical Assembly/Service Technician

ESCO; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employer Paid Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ESCO is seeking an Electrical Assembly/Service Technician in Trevose, PA to contribute to project success through assembly, testing, installation coordination and validation of equipment. The role supports after‑sales activities including warranty calls, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance visits.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, following cGMP and industry guidelines, and performing installation and site acceptance activities. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Trade School Graduate with hands‑on equipment experience (1–5 years).
• Ability to read wiring/piping schematics and interpret 2D drawings.
• Experience using test equipment for measurement and calibration.
• Capable of troubleshooting complex electrical and control systems.
• Strong paperwork skills and ability to supervise contractors during installation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, install coordination and validation of equipment per regulatory guidelines.
• Support after‑sales activities including warranty calls and PM visits.
• Liaise with Project Engineering to interpret requirements and schedule testing.
• Lead factory/facility acceptance, site acceptance and client training.
• Travel nationally, with possible international travel when required.

Skills

Read wiring schematics

Interpret 2D drawings

Use test equipment

Troubleshoot electrical & control

Install & commissioning support

Education

Associates Degree or Trade School Graduate

Job description

ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY / SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Lab/ Pharma Equipment Trevose, PA 19053

Full-time, Monday to Friday Employer Paid Medical Insurance!

We are searching for an Electrical Assembly/ Service Technician to join the ESCO team. This individual is responsible for contributing to the success of projects through the effective Assembly, Testing, Installation coordination and Validation of equipment to achieve ESCO business objectives and customer satisfaction. The role shall also support customers for after sales activities including Warranty Calls, troubleshooting and PM visits.

ESCO was founded in 1978 and has emerged as a leader in the development of laboratory, pharmaceutical and medical equipment solutions. Since its beginning ESCO has earned a reputation for innovation and extraordinary customer care in the laboratory equipment industry. We listen carefully to our customers and to feedback from our representatives, so ESCO products represent the best thinking and most up-to-date feedback and features in the world.

ESCO's focus on quality and timeliness is relentless. Continuous improvement is a mantra. Cross functional teams from Production, R&D, Quality Assurance, Senior Management, are regularly assembled to review and implement areas for improvement. ESCO’s story is one of hard work, empowerment of others, dedication, attention to detail, innovation, and customer service focus, one customer at a time.

Job Responsibilities

• Work at all times in a manner which gives the highest consideration to safety, as defined by local regulations and Company procedures, this includes the use of PPE;
• Perform project assembly and test work on equipment and systems in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and to cGMP and GAMP guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry;
• Liaise with the Project Engineering function to ensure the effective interpretation of project requirements, communication, timing, testing and completion;
• Attend internal meetings as required for projects.
• Understand requirements for Aseptic and Non-Aseptic Isolator Systems and their construction in order to maintain and hold pressure, airflow and functionality suitable for its application;
• Interpret and mark‑up as required GA, Schematics, P&ID’s and detailed manufacturing drawings to required standards. Understand the electrical component specification and Functional Design Specification for a client project. Utilize project support documents during equipment and system assembly & test, including Traceability Matrices, Engineering Design Calculations, Bills of Materials, Test and Validation Protocols, Operating, Maintenance and Safety Manuals and work instructions for production and contractor functions;
• Capable of troubleshooting complex process systems, fans, pumps, control valves, instrumentation, electrical and control systems, including systems with PLC control and HMI’s;
• Provide assembly support for process equipment in the Esco factory, ensuring the highest levels of quality;
• Construction of Ergonomic models in wood material, to replicate full size of the overall system allowing ergonomic trials with the customer to finalize the design.
• Independently lead Factory Acceptance, installation, Site Acceptance and client training activities understanding validation requirements in completing the paperwork;
• National travel on an occasional basis. Some International travel required on occasion – supporting service and install team if needed.

Job Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Trade School Graduate with 1 to 5 years’ experience in hands‑on equipment / system build / maintenance / service including the following: -
• Ability to Read equipment wiring / piping schematics
• Interpretation of equipment layout 2D drawings
• Ability to use test equipment for measuring and calibration of system / devices
• Competent Hands‑on type person
• Good working attitude, detail oriented, adaptability and willingness to learn
• High quality interpersonal communication skills with tact, diplomacy & professionalism
• Ability to troubleshoot / problem solve. Logical thinker.
• Perseverance towards achieving the goal
• Good, Detailed Paperwork ability both written and word / excel competency
• Ability to effectively Supervise / direct external contractors during installation
• Fault finding of electrical panels, circuitry, pneumatics

Additional Requirements, including

• Fault finding of electrical panels, circuitry, pneumatics
• General Testing knowledge including Voltage, Current, Forcing of I/O’s, 4-20mA loop Calibration, pressures / flows, calibration, equipment operation
• Testing and Validation of systems following strict written guidelines / practices
• General knowledge of industry guidelines & regulations
• Good verbal and written ability in English

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employer Paid Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance