Senior Instrumentation & Electrical Lead Technician

WuXi AppTec; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi AppTec in Middletown, DE is seeking a Lead Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to drive maintenance on critical plant utilities, manufacturing and facilities equipment. You will act as the SME for instrumentation and electrical systems within Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering, ensuring maximum asset performance.

The role requires 6+ years of industrial/pharma maintenance, multi-craft troubleshooting, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ Industrial/Pharmaceutical Maintenance Experience. Experience in electrical and instrumentation fields preferred.
• Multi-craft troubleshooting abilities (pumps, motors, valves, Air Handlers, HVAC, Boilers, Chillers).
• GMP knowledge: working in cleanroom environments and following gowning and documentation protocols.
• Familiarity with Process Control Systems, Building Automation Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems.
• Software proficiency: CMMS, Microsoft Office and history data acquisitions systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Execution: Run preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance using the CMMS in coordination with production, EHS, Facilities and Engineering.
• Multi-Craft Maintenance: Maintain utilities equipment including Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Process Water Systems, Generators.
• Technical First Responder: Perform hands-on adjustments to instrumentation and electrical equipment to prevent downtime.
• Contractor Oversight: Escort and supervise vendors, manage permitting and daily tasks.
• Hybrid Maintenance: Collaborate with utility staff, process engineering, EHS, Production and 3rd parties to execute work orders.
• Client Interaction: Support site visits and audits showing technical mastery.
• Consumables Management: Manage inventory of consumables, sensors and filters.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow WuXi EHS policies and SOPs.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose improvements to equipment and workflows.

Skills

Multi-craft troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

Technical writing

Communication

Maintenance planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyperson Electrical License

Tools

CMMS

Process Control Systems

Building Automation Systems

Environmental Monitoring Systems

MS Office / Data Historians

Job description

WuXi AppTec in Middletown, DE is seeking a Lead Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to drive maintenance on critical plant utilities, manufacturing and facilities equipment. You will act as the SME for instrumentation and electrical systems within Maintenance, Facilities, and Engineering, ensuring maximum asset performance.

The role requires 6+ years of industrial/pharma maintenance, multi-craft troubleshooting, and strong documentation skills.