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Lead Electrician and Inst. Tech

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Malvern, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 63000 - 101430
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at

As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern Pennsylvania United States of America Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.


Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way!


Learn more at are searching for the best talent for a Lead Electrician and Inst. Tech to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role.

Summary:

Lead Electrician and Instrumentation Technician ensures compliant accurate and timely completion of preventive corrective emergency maintenance and project support of Johnson & Johnsons Malvern pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D lab operations and utilities and facilities equipment. Complete predictive corrective and preventive maintenance on all electrical and control equipment and systems. Ensures that all work is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner in compliance with Company Policies EHS guidelines and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). Responsible for life cycle management and maintaining the reliability of manufacturing assets and utilities through preventive and corrective work-orders. The primary work location is in Malvern PA but work assignments may include Springhouse PA.


Key Responsibilities:

Electrician

  • Primary responsibility is preventive corrective emergency maintenance and project support on GMP and non-GMP electrical devices circuits calibrated devices control panels VFDs electrical systems breakers switchgear emergency generators in a clinical manufacturing utilities and R&D lab environment.
  • Identifies gaps in processes
  • Retrieves and analyzes data from sources such as control systems;
  • Recommends and leads and implements improvements
  • May lead small departmental projects and serve as subject matter expert on project teams

Instrumentation and Electrical

  • Secondary responsibility as an Instrumentation Technician: Execute calibration and repair of instrumentation used in manufacturing and R&D lab systems. Maintain all calibration standards
  • Investigate troubleshoot and repair equipment instruments and instrumentation systems as assigned
  • Working knowledge of equipment including but not limited to PLC control systems and HMIs
  • Install and repair sensors transmitters actuators and other electrical and instrumentation components.
  • Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical systems and instruments to ensure proper operation.
  • Maintain Equipment: Perform routine maintenance testing and calibration of equipment to keep automated processes running smoothly.
  • Read Schematics: Interpret blueprints electrical diagrams and manufacturer specifications to understand and work on complex systems.
  • Respond to Urgent Issues: Address emergency calls and remediate problems as they arise.
  • Part of an on-call rotation within the I&E shop.

Qualifications

Education:

  • A Minimum of a High School Diploma is required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • Journeyman Electrical Certification and/or >12 years electrician experience
  • A Minimum 8 years of an electrician experience
  • Expertise in electrical and electromechanical theory thermal energy principals mechanical maintenance techniques.
  • Able to independently perform duties
  • Able to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex problems

Preferred:

  • Trade / Technical School certification or Military equivalent of Trade / Technical School certification
  • Experience in automation systems: PLCs ISA-95 level 1 2 and 3 system troubleshooting
  • Ability to coordinate with business units outside of maintenance.
  • Ability to lead programs within the maintenance department.
  • Ability to lead and train others

Other:

  • May require up to 10% travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.


Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.


If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment as well as get a parents consent for the background check.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing Agility Jumps Communication Data Analysis Equipment Maintenance Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Issue Escalation Manufacturing Equipment OSHA Compliance Plant Operations Predictive Maintenance Problem Management Problem Solving Project Management Repair Management Report Writing Safety-Oriented

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$63000.00 - $101430.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year
Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year
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