Industrial Electrician - Automation & Controls

Radiometer; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Industrial Electrician to provide Tier 1 electrical support for manufacturing and facility equipment in Hauppauge, NY. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical failures to minimize downtime, while performing preventive maintenance on motors, VFDs, panels, and distribution systems.

You will collaborate with the Automation & Controls team on controls improvements and participate in startup, commissioning, and qualification of equipment,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required;Electrical Trade School certification or Journeyman Electrician preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience with motors, motor controls, VFDs, electrical panels, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 electrical support for manufacturing and facility equipment; troubleshoot, diagnose, repair to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance on production equipment and power systems.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of equipment and capital projects; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Electrical safety

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical Trade School certification

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley platforms

CMMS

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact, innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us, working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Industrial Electrician - Automation & Controls Support is responsible for providing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning support for manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role will support day-to-day production operations by responding to electrical issues, executing preventive maintenance activities, supporting capital projects, and assisting with equipment startups and qualifications. The position will work closely with the Automation & Controls team to develop a strong understanding of site equipment and control systems before transitioning into the Maintenance organization as the site's dedicated electrical resource. This position reports to the Global Sr. Manager, Controls & Automation and is part of the Advanced Engineering Team located in Hauppauge, NY and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

Provide Tier 1 electrical support for manufacturing and facility equipment, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical failures to minimize downtime and restore production safely and efficiently. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance on production equipment, power distribution systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, and associated electrical infrastructure. Support the installation, modification, startup, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and capital projects while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements. Partner with the Automation & Controls team to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, support controls-related improvements, and develop technical knowledge of site automation and electrical systems. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation while maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and equipment performance.

Who you are:

High School Diploma or GED required; Electrical Trade School certification or Journeyman Electrician certification preferred. 3+ years of experience performing electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Hands-on experience with motors, motor controls, VFDs, electrical panels, and industrial power distribution systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, control panel layouts, and technical documentation. Strong troubleshooting mindset with a commitment to safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and customer-focused support.

• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and supporting automation systems, preferably Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, sensors, industrial networking, and control panel wiring.
• Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated production environments.
• Equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and capital project execution.
• CMMS systems, preventive maintenance programs, and electrical safety standards including OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $79,000-$90,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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