Electrical Systems Specialist

Piramal Critical Care, Inc.; 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, and improvements of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will coordinate small to medium engineering projects, working with production, maintenance, engineering, calibration, and contractors.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installation, startup, commissioning, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment up to 480V.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience coordinating contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and change management.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls and equipment interfaces to support manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance and engineering teams during troubleshooting.
• Lead small to medium projects from scope to closeout, including field coordination and documentation.
• Install, startup, test, and document equipment upgrades for instrumentation and controls.
• Read and redline wiring schematics, P&IDs, and vendor documents as needed.
• Collaborate with electricians, maintenance, and contractors to complete work safely.
• Support PLC, HMI, and control system troubleshooting with automation resources.
• Participate in change controls, investigations, commissioning, and validation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs (Allen Bradley)

HMIs

Wiring schematics & P&IDs

Instrumentation & controls

Field coordination

Equipment commissioning

Reading wiring diagrams

Electrical safety & GMP

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical Technology or related

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

TrackWise

Job description

Be the First to Apply 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.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group. PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.