Planet Pharma ยท 8 hours ago
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer - Staff/Principal
Clayton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to play a critical role in delivering reliable, compliant, and innovative solutions for complex capital projects. This position involves managing project scope, designing power distribution systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead Project Scope: Manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for all responsibilities
Design and Develop: Create low-voltage power distribution systems and motor control designs
Instrumentation Expertise: Select and size instrumentation based on P&IDs and site standards
Control Systems: Choose control system hardware aligned with site requirements
Technical Documentation: Prepare equipment specifications, bid packages, and detailed schematics including single lines, motor control diagrams, and loop sheets
Vendor and Contractor Oversight: Perform vendor evaluations, monitor progress, attend factory acceptance testing, and supervise contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence
Commissioning and Turnover: Execute equipment start-up, develop commissioning protocols, and prepare turnover packages
Compliance and Standards: Size electrical components per NFPA 70 and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP), including compliance, change control, quality oversight, and validation
Collaboration: Coordinate with other disciplines throughout design, construction, and start-up phases
Configuration: Provide initial settings for VFDs and motor starters
Communication and Problem-Solving: Deliver clear verbal and written communication, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and foster a collaborative team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate
Minimum of 5 years of related experience for Staff Engineer Level
Minimum of 8 years of experience for Principal Engineer Level
Ability to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences
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
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
Frequently performs routine tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures
Preferred
Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical Industry
PE license in NC
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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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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