Senior Electrical & Control Engineer

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the (Senior Electrical & Control Engineer) role will make an impact:

Position summary:

The Senior Electrical & Control Engineer is the single technical owner of electrical & control systems across the entire site for both production equipment and site utilities.

Job Specific technical/Functional/Professional Competencies:

• Own the technical integrity and reliability of site electrical distribution systems, including main incomers, switchgear, transformers, standby/emergency power, UPS systems, and low-voltage distribution serving production and utility areas.
• Provide engineering-level troubleshooting, fault finding, and root cause analysis for electrical, control, and instrumentation-related issues affecting production equipment and utility systems.
• Ensure electrical safety requirements, including arc-flash protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), earthing/bonding, electrical protection, and statutory inspections, are implemented and maintained across the site.
• Develop and maintain the electrical spare parts strategy for equipment and utilities, ensuring critical spares are identified and available for single points of failure.
• Own the technical reliability and performance of critical control systems used for production equipment and utilities, including PLCs, HMIs, control panels, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and related control interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and support multiple control platforms and electrical systems, working closely with equipment manufacturers and external specialists when required.
• Identify and lead electrical and control system improvements that improve equipment reliability, reduce manual intervention, minimize changeover time, and reduce reactive maintenance.
• Manage the technical interface with external electrical, controls, and system integrators for projects or activities beyond in-house capability, ensuring specifications, testing, commissioning, and acceptance meet GMP and site requirements.
• Provide reliability analysis for critical electrical and control systems and identify improvement opportunities to eliminate recurring failures and single points of failure.
• Implement maintenance program improvements for assets under his/her responsibility and provide recommendations for maintenance strategy, resource requirements, and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure ALCOA data integrity principles are incorporated into the design, modification, operation, and maintenance of control and computerized systems, where applicable.
• Facilitate root cause analysis of equipment and system failures using appropriate RFT and reliability tools and lead the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance standards related to electrical, control, and utility/equipment systems.
• Represent Engineering/Maintenance in cross-functional activities involving Engineering Projects, Production Operations, Quality, Procurement, Compliance, Commissioning, and other site functions.
• Support the development and execution of maintenance shutdown work plans, including electrical and control system activities, resource requirements, risks, and coordination with contractors.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage Change Requests (CRs) related to electrical, control, instrumentation, and Engineering systems and projects.
• Support the investigation of equipment-related deviations and contribute to the development and implementation of effective CAPA.
• Provide technical training and coaching to Engineering colleagues on electrical, control systems, troubleshooting, SOPs, and maintenance practices.
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to the Engineering team on electrical and control-related matters.
• Support new equipment and project commissioning, including review of electrical/control documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and handover to Engineering/Maintenance.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams.

• Act as delegate for the Equipment Maintenance Manager during his/her absence, as assigned

Experience and Knowledge:

3-5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance role in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Experience in Food or FMCG is accepted.

B.SC in Electrical Engineering is required.

Demonstrate strong knowledge in Electrical and Control Systems.

Essential Personal Qualifications:

B.SC in Electrical Engineering is required

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.