Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a key role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. Your innovative ideas and proactive actions will help us imagine new possibilities and bring them to life, making a significant impact on global health. Your dedication and focus will be crucial in enabling Pfizer to reach new milestones and support patients worldwide.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering activities, including the design, upkeep, modification, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Provide technical engineering oversight for project execution plans and conduct engineering studies supporting equipment installation, modification, and replacement.
• Develop detailed and robust engineering designs to support capital investments, site electrical infrastructure expansion, and enhanced reliability of power plant utility systems, including:
  • Combined Heat and Power (CHP) turbines
  • Emergency diesel generators
  • Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems
  • UPS systems and associated controls
• Review electrical construction specifications, drawings, and design packages for new construction and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with contractors, architects, and consulting engineers to optimize cost, performance, and reliability of utility and building systems.
• Lead or co-lead engineering projects and manage project execution from planning through completion.
• Provide cross-functional leadership in project management, prioritization, forecasting, and resource allocation for maintenance and engineering activities.
• Develop scopes of work, project execution strategies, and supporting engineering studies.
• Manage personal and departmental workloads to achieve project objectives and agreed-upon timelines.
• Plan and coordinate short-term engineering and maintenance activities to ensure efficient execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational performance, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support implementation of preventive maintenance strategies, processes, and procedures that improve equipment performance and asset reliability.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and update equipment reliability plans based on findings.
• Provide technical support for equipment and process improvement initiatives utilizing sound engineering principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Utilize broad engineering knowledge and experience to develop innovative solutions and improve products, processes, and services.
• Provide technical support for field and customer activities, including:
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Electrical one-line diagram updates and revisions
  • Electrical system performance assessments
• Offer engineering guidance to operations and maintenance teams to support reliable system performance and informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP requirements, quality standards, OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance activities in accordance with GxP requirements, current technologies, and industry best practices.
• Promote safe system design and operational practices through proactive safety assessments and adherence to site safety procedures.
• Foster a strong safety culture across engineering, maintenance, and operational teams.
• Apply engineering discipline knowledge and technical expertise to contribute effectively to departmental objectives.
• Independently resolve moderately complex technical and operational issues while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment and professional discretion to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Review personal work for accuracy and quality while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Mentor and support colleagues through technical coaching, work reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives, including:
  • Communities of Practice (CoPs)
  • Limited Duration Teams (LDTs)
  • Cross-functional improvement and strategic initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Electrical, Plant Utility systems design and layout for: Electrical, Standby, Emergency and UPS Power Systems, System Grounding and Lightning Protection and Low Voltage Distribution Systems.
• Experience with underground electric distribution and medium-voltage substations.
• Experience in master planning, design, installation, and operation of central utility systems.
• Experience in Electrical Power Studies, Voltage Drop, Over Current Device Coordination Studies, Arc Flash Hazard knowledge.
• Experience and understanding of all applicable electrical and energy codes, i.e. NFPA70E, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, UL, LEED, etc.
• Ability to work as a team across functional areas such as operations and maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in System Application & Products (SAP).
• Solid background in Project Management.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality standards in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to frequently walk up and down stairs, ladders, etc. on an on-going basis, in an industrial plant and/or construction site setting.
• Must be able to utilize ladders, scaffolds, high-lifts, and enter/work in confined spaces.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where necessary.

Pay & Benefits

• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00.
• This position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).
• Relocation support may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Schedule

• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid