Electrical Systems Specialist

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Critical Care is seeking an Electrical Systems Specialist to support reliability, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will coordinate small to medium engineering projects, including field coordination, contractor alignment, scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

The role requires an Associate degree in a related technical discipline and at least 3 years of experience with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in instrumentation, controls, electrical technology, industrial maintenance or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing equipment up to 480V with safe-work practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors/technicians for maintenance, upgrades or projects.
• Ability to read/modify electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and change control processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, equipment interface, and related system issues to support safe and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, engineering, calibration, and contractor teams during equipment troubleshooting and improvement activities.
• Manage small to medium projects from scope clarification through execution and closeout, including field coordination, contractor alignment, schedule tracking, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Install, startup, testing, commissioning, and closeout for instrumentation, controls, and equipment upgrade projects.
• Read wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and vendor documentation for troubleshooting and project execution.
• Collaborate with electricians, maintenance, QA, and external contractors to complete work safely and effectively.
• Support PLC/HMI troubleshooting and instrument signals in partnership with automation resources.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Schematics interpretation

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

FactoryTalk

TrackWise

Job description

Division

Piramal Critical Care

Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a business unit of Piramal Pharma, is the fourth-largest producer of inhaled anesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. We are motivated by our vision of commitment to delivering critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe while achieving sustainable and profitable growth for all the stakeholders.

PCC maintains a wide presence across the US, Europe, and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management.

PCC has a strong manufacturing and process development experience with wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States and India, inspected periodically by the US FDA and the UK MHRA and other regulators. The strategic locations of our facilities help us supply high-quality products around the world, timely at optimal costs.

For more details, please visit https://www.piramalcriticalcare.com/global/

Job Title

Electrical Systems Specialist

Job Description

Supports the reliability, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems while coordinating small to medium engineering projects in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, equipment interface, and related system issues to support safe and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, engineering, calibration, and contractor teams during equipment troubleshooting and improvement activities.
• Fully responsible for small to medium projects from scope clarification through execution and closeout, including field coordination, contractor alignment, schedule tracking, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Responsible for installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and documentation closeout for instrumentation, controls, equipment interface, and manufacturing equipment upgrade projects.
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, P&IDs, panel drawings, and vendor documentation as needed for troubleshooting, installation support, and project execution.
• Work collaboratively with electricians, instrumentation technicians, maintenance personnel, automation resources, operations, quality, EHS, and external contractors to complete assigned work safely and effectively.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, instrument signals, control panels, field devices, sensors, transmitters, valves, equipment operating up to 480V, and related equipment interfaces in partnership with automation or qualified electrical resources when required.
• Assist with troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, and related control system issues in partnership with automation resources.
• Review equipment and vendor documentation to ensure electrical and controls requirements are understood and properly implemented.
• Support calibration, instrumentation, and metrology activities as needed to maintain operational reliability and compliance.
• Participate in Change Controls, investigations, commissioning activities, and validation efforts as required.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives by identifying and implementing improvements that reduce downtime and improve maintainability.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• Build strong working relationships across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to drive timely issue resolution and project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities every person must possess to be successful)

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical solutions and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, motor controls, process equipment, and manufacturing support systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional groups.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and execute projects while managing priorities, schedules, and resources.
• Hands-on, action-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to balance technical analysis with practical decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial networking concepts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Education/Experience

Required

• Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology, Controls Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Experience working on small projects from cradle to grave
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with or supporting troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing equipment that operates up to 480V, with emphasis on safe work practices, schematic interpretation, and coordination with qualified electrical or maintenance resources as required.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience coordinating contractors, technicians, or cross-functional teams to execute maintenance, improvement, or project activities.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments and change management processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, API, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC platforms and FactoryTalk applications.
• Experience supporting electrical upgrades, equipment installations, or facility improvement projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, validation, and GMP documentation practices.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Working knowledge of SAP, TrackWise, or other maintenance and quality systems.
• Familiarity with process safety concepts, Management of Change (MOC), PHA, or HAZOP methodologies.

Physical Demands

Physical Effort (Occurrence frequency for each activity)

Activity: N/A Occasionally Frequently Continuously

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Continuously

Balancing/ Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping: Frequently

Crawling/Climbing: Occasionally

Reaching/Working Overhead: Frequently

Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling (up to 50 pounds): Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 pounds): Occasionally

Reporting to this position: N/A Individual Contributor

General Oversight and Direction

Receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by Manager. Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions or previous training. Employee handles some situations independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Piramal Critical Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of the Company to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Employee Job Responsibilities

You are expected to follow all policies, procedures and guidelines, conducting yourself in ways that protect the interests and safety of all employees and the company.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Piramal Critical Care may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.