Control Electrician II

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

13h

About The Position

The Control Electrician II maintains and supports electrical and control systems for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient production of quality products. The role responds to system failures, determines whether faults are electrical, control-related, or mechanical, and performs hands-on troubleshooting, repair, installation, modification, and preventive maintenance. It also involves accessing PLCs and interpreting ladder logic, diagnosing three-phase motor and drive failures, maintaining cGMP-compliant documentation, supporting projects and equipment upgrades, and collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance Management to maintain facility reliability.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least seven years of related experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with industrial equipment, wiring diagrams, and circuit-level troubleshooting is required. A state electrical license is preferred. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment assessment; occupational health screening may also be required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification, may need media qualification, and may be required to wear a respirator.

The employee may work in office, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or warehouse environments. Manufacturing work requires aseptic gowning and task-dependent personal protective equipment. Conditions may include wet or humid areas, confined spaces, cold environments, moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activity, vibration, compressed gases, noise, and exposure to cleaning agents. Physical demands may include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds infrequently, as well as sitting, standing, reaching, use of hand and finger dexterity, and occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least seven years of related job experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with industrial equipment, wiring diagrams, and circuit-level troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with maintenance trades.
• Experience working with medium voltages, multi-phase motor controls, heating circuits, and vacuum, pressure, and temperature control circuits.
• Ability to safely operate light or heavy equipment as needed to complete tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within established schedules; complete assignments with initiative; and identify and report emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships with maintenance, engineering, and other departments.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment assessment; occupational health screening may also be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification; may be required to obtain and maintain media qualification and wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

• State electrical license.
• Knowledge of sensor circuits such as thermocouples, RTDs, humidity sensors, and proximity sensors, and of industrial control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify electrical and control systems for production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to system failures, identify root causes, and take corrective action for electrical, control-related, or mechanical issues.
• Diagnose and replace faulty three-phase motors, motor drives, and related components.
• Access and interpret PLC programs and ladder logic diagrams to identify control system faults and support troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance to support operational reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and controlled documentation in compliance with cGMP and company standards.
• Complete maintenance work orders and associated forms accurately and promptly.
• Follow safety protocols in equipment manuals and company policies.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and other engineering or maintenance initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and contribute to equipment and facility performance through quality-focused maintenance.
• Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Keep required training up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.
• Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED