Lead Electrician and Inst. Tech
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Johnson & Johnson scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity. Learn more at jnj.com
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 ManufacturingJob Sub Function:
Production Equipment Repair & MaintenanceJob Category:
Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob 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 athttps://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
We 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 & Johnson’s 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 GMP’s (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 HMI’s
- 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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers 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 parent’s 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-OrientedThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$63,000.00 - $101,430.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 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
Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits