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Why Patients Need You
Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.
What You Will Achieve
Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will be responsible for overseeing the electrical and building automation/control systems planning, design, estimating, construction and commissioning for global real estate capital projects, serving as a liaison between project engineers and planning, project team, and line management. You will review project status, budgets, schedules and prepare status reports. Your organizational and problem-solving skills will help in assessing project issues and developing resolutions in order to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
You will play a pivotal role in the engineering and execution of projects that enhance Pfizer’s workplace infrastructure reliability, capability, and efficiency. In this role, you will apply electrical engineering expertise to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems, ensuring they meet the stringent and regulated requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. You will provide guidance to operational teams for managing projects and be proactive in providing areas of improvement for products, processes, or services. Through your comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories of the discipline, you will work towards advancing new concepts and methodologies. You will take a leadership role in facilitating agreements between teams and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
How You Will Achieve It
- Lead electrical engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Design and implement electrical systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing, including power distribution, lighting, and control systems.
- Provide guidance, lead/co-lead projects, manage own time to meet objectives, and plan resource requirements for projects across the department. Develop project plans, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are completed within approved scope, budget, schedule, and alignment with the master plan.
- Work in a business partner relationship with operations to lead and manage a portfolio of high-impact, high-criticality capital projects supporting update and expansion of aseptic filling and freeze-drying operations at Pfizer's product manufacturing facility. Effectively interact with leadership and partner with Operations to establish priorities and define requirements for the portfolio of projects within the assigned area.
- Oversee the commissioning, qualification, and validation of electrical installations, adhering to GMP guidelines. Manage the commissioning, qualification, and validation of control systems, ensuring adherence to GMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation specifications.
- Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting electrical issues, offering timely and effective solutions.
- Engage with vendors and contractors to ensure high-quality materials and services are procured for project needs.
- Design, implement, and oversee the installation of building automation systems (BAS) and electrical controls for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of BAS with existing mechanical and process control systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical, automation, and process engineering projects.
- Program and configure automation systems to optimize building operations and energy management.
- Prepare technical documentation, including system designs, wiring diagrams, and operational manuals for building control systems.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and technical support for BAS-related issues.
- Conduct training sessions for operations and maintenance staff on new control systems.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in building automation technology and industry best practices.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) as needed.
- Assist project sponsors with the preparation of Capital Project Appropriation requests (CPAs).
- Ensure our API capital investments use the best technology, have the best outcomes for our business, and align with contemporary standards.
- Serve as subject matter expert for one or more critical aseptic processing areas.
- Lead all aspects of facility planning for the site, including facility strategies, execute facility capital projects, determine facility capital investments, etc.
- Interface with engineering team to ensure project compliance with applicable Pfizer Global Manufacturing (PGM) standards.
- Develop business plans to enable forecasting and occupant tracking system.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in relevant field within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Subject matter expertise in National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requirements.
- Knowledgeable in FDA, EMA, GxP and ICH regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
- Experience implementing sustainable design and building practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong project and process management skills; knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice-to-Have
- Professional Engineering license.
- Chemical engineering experience.
- Relevant pharmaceutical or medical device experience.
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Ability to perform complex problem solving and analysis of financial, logistics and engineering issues.
- Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and safety standards in real estate and construction.
Other Job Details:
- Last day to apply: September 25, 2024.
- Travel: Approximately <20% travel is expected.
- Work location assignment: Onsite 2 - 3 days per week or as the business requires.