I/E Techn.-Electrician

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks an experienced Electrician to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical equipment in a heavy industrial setting. You will work under supervision within the I/E Technician group, reading drawings, schematics and CMMS work orders to complete tasks across multiple job groupings.

You will perform conduction tests, install conduits, support power distribution and data systems, and maintain safety and NEC compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and approved electrician training.
• Three years of recent full-time electrician experience in heavy industrial settings.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and electrical diagrams with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, disconnect, and test electrical equipment, motors and control gear.
• Measure, cut, bend conduit and install wiring to panels and outlets.
• Troubleshoot circuits and perform corrective actions.
• Maintain and service electrical equipment and perform safety permits.
• Attend safety and process improvement meetings and participate in HAZOPS.

Skills

Blueprints

Schematic reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrician trade school hours / apprentice program

Tools

Bucket truck operation

General electrical tools

Job description

Job Description If you are a motivated and experienced Electrician looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Summary, Focus and Purpose Under the supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance Team Leader, the Electricians assemble, install, tests, and maintain electrical equipment. Electricians will conduct maintenance on any equipment or facilities which their skills support in a compliant quality manner. Electricians are part of the I/E Technician work group and will primarily share work assignments within their job grouping with no inherent or “system imposed” limits. Based on business needs, I/E Technicians will complete maintenance activities including crossing between job groupings where skills are common. Work assignments, buildings, and equipment are not exclusive to any craft, job grouping, or employee. Position may include some responsibility for maintaining significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, and scheduling) including the authority to assign, coordinate, and maintain work for others.

Equipment | Machinery

• General tools common to the electrical trade, such as small hand tools, pipe cutting, threading and bending tools, pole line tools, soldering equipment and testing apparatus
• Person lifts or the operation of a bucket truck

Key Functions

• Working from drawings, blueprints, schematics, CMMS driven work orders, or other instruction
• Reference manufacturer’s equipment manuals
• Assembles, installs, disconnects, and tests electrical equipment, motors, generators, control equipment and electronic components
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs conduit (EMT, IMC, Rigid, PVC coated, Aluminum, PVC, Flex Conduit, etc.) to various outlets, equipment and panels
• Installs, maintains, tests, and repairs: lights, lighting controls, alarms, public address, power distribution systems and data processing systems, etc.
• Performs any kind of necessary electrical construction work
• Troubleshoots, locates and remedies trouble on any circuit by conducting electrical testing procedures
• Completes load surveys and necessary test
• Takes appropriate corrective actions
• Maintains and services all electrical equipment
• May work on energized, equipment (when necessary) using OSHA approved safety equipment and guidelines
• Works with voltage and current of any level, AC or DC
• Completes all work with guidelines of Company and NEC
• Develops and performs on job modifications of electrical equipment
• Estimate and layout jobs and list bill of materials for job, order
• Attend and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives
• Prepares and assists technicians, supervisors and planners in preparing labor and material estimates
• Assists supervision with the assigning, scheduling and prioritization of work order requests using maintenance management systems
• Makes recommendations and prepares orders for spare parts, additional stock room items, tools, etc.
• Consults with Supervision and other mechanics on problem resolution/troubleshooting.
• Keeps Supervision informed of problem issues
• Write, execute, and complete safety permits
• Annual field verification for EL qualifications

Education Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) and Graduation from a recognized/accredited electrician trade school, community college, or equivalent programs with at least 576 classroom hours or Completion of a formal electrician apprentice program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor or equivalent or Verified Military training equivalent to a recognized/accredited trade school program or journeyman apprenticeship program

Preferred

• Course(s) in electronics

Experience | Skills | Knowledge Required

• Three years of recent full-time experience in the last seven years as an electrician with heavy industrial applications, verified or Completion of four years of on-the-job part training as part of a formal electrician apprentice program or Three years recent (within the last seven years) full-time military experience as an electrician Read blueprints, drawings, schematics, line diagrams, etc. Analyze electrical maintenance problems, troubleshoot, and take appropriate corrective measure

Preferred

• Extensive experience with automatic and automated packaging equipment in the drug or food processing industries

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

VETJOBS #MSJR SKILLEDLABORUS Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 09/14/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the 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.