Planet Pharma · 18 hours ago
Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Clayton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expPlanet Pharma is a company in the pharmaceutical industry seeking a Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer. The role involves managing projects, designing electrical systems, and supervising contractors to ensure safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer for the pharmaceutical industry
Will be required to manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for responsible duties
Will work in all phases of capital projects: planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up:
Design of low voltage power distribution and motor control
Responsible for selection and sizing of instrumentation based on P&IDs
Selects control system hardware based on site standards
Prepares equipment specifications and bid packages
Performs vendor & bid evaluations, progress monitoring and attendance of factory acceptance testing
Responsible to field supervise contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality and schedule
Responsible for providing contractors answers to questions that arise during construction
Performs equipment start-up, develops and executes commissioning protocols and prepares turnover packages for the site
Develops single lines, motor control schematics and loop sheets
Sizes electrical components based on NFPA 70
Modifies existing or develops new specifications to meet requirements of project scopes
Coordinates with other disciplines throughout design, construction and startup
Provides initial configuration settings for VFDs and Motor Starters
Communication - Will be responsible for providing communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility
Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility
Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams
Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation
Qualification
Required
Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer for the pharmaceutical industry
Will be required to manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for responsible duties
Will work in all phases of capital projects: planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up
Design of low voltage power distribution and motor control
Responsible for selection and sizing of instrumentation based on P&IDs
Selects control system hardware based on site standards
Prepares equipment specifications and bid packages
Performs vendor & bid evaluations, progress monitoring and attendance of factory acceptance testing
Responsible to field supervise contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality and schedule
Responsible for providing contractors answers to questions that arise during construction
Performs equipment start-up, develops and executes commissioning protocols and prepares turnover packages for the site
Develops single lines, motor control schematics and loop sheets
Sizes electrical components based on NFPA 70
Modifies existing or develops new specifications to meet requirements of project scopes
Coordinates with other disciplines throughout design, construction and startup
Provides initial configuration settings for VFDs and Motor Starters
Communication - Will be responsible for providing communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility
Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility
Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams
Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate
Minimum of 8 years of experience
Will require occasional international travel (i.e. Spain, Canada)
Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32• in production areas
Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day
Stands for 2-4 hours per day
Frequent movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects
Occasionally walks
Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist
Frequent foot movements
Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye
Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs
Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences
Frequently performs routine tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures
Preferred
Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industry preferred
PE license in NC preferred
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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