Electrician

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Electrician to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems in an industrial setting. You will work from CAD drawings and schematics, troubleshoot high and low voltage equipment, and ensure safety compliance and quality workmanship.

Requires 5+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience, high school diploma, and familiarity with NEC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory and practices.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and ability to read drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls.
• Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers and generators.
• Follow CAD drawings and schematics to install and modify systems.
• Maintain safe and efficient work areas and report hazards.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Blueprints interpretation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Electrical testing equipment

VFDs/UPS knowledge

Job description

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you! Under general supervision and planning and engineering support, the Electrician will install, operate, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems along with a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work.

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls, using approved and properly sized wire, conduit, raceways and equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers, high voltage primary feed and secondary transformers.
• Work with facilities and research electrical systems including VFDs, UPSs/lighting inverters, ATSs and emergency generators, lighting systems, gas detection systems, motors, etc.
• Work from CAD drawings, prints, schematics, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Install static grounding circuits.
• Operate efficiently, all hand/power tools, test instruments and equipment normally used by this trade and maintain/return in good condition.
• Demonstrate ownership of workplace safety/site safety culture by adhering to all safety rules/regulations and reporting to supervisor any equipment in need of repair or any unsafe situations or conditions.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, efficient and clean operating condition.
• Assist in performing other duties, including work of other trades as required.

Shift: Day shift (7 am -3:45 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:45 pm), determined by position availability after polling.

Education Minimum Requirement

High School graduate or equivalent. Vocation or technical school certification.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Completed courses in Electrical Theory and Practice Familiarity with the local National Electric Code Understand wiring diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings/Blueprints Have knowledge of the various types of electrical motors and controls.

Required Experience and Skills

5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to adequately perform required job functions. This includes being able to lift, bend, and move in such a way as to perform job tasks in a safe and approved manner. Must be able to operate required hand/power tools, test instrumentation and equipment required by this trade in a safe and approved manner.

Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions will vary based on the job being performed. Work may take place in either the maintenance shop and/or in the plant depending on the job requirements.

Compensation Range

$39.59 to $49.21 per hour #MSJR VETJOBS

EEO and Diversity Statements

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Additional Employment Details

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day, 2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 09/24/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.