I/E Techn.-Electrician
Merck
August 24, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Summary, Focus And Purpose
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment under supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance Team Leader.
- Perform compliant electrical maintenance for supported equipment/facilities; participate in the I/E Technician work group and share assignments without inherent/system-imposed limits.
- Based on business needs, complete maintenance activities across job groupings where skills are common.
- May maintain significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, scheduling) with authority to assign/coordinate/maintain work for others.
Key Functions
- Work from drawings/blueprints/schematics/CMMS work orders; follow manufacturer manuals.
- Assemble, install, disconnect, test electrical equipment (motors, generators, control/electronic components).
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install conduit (EMT/IMC/Rigid/PVC-coated/Aluminum/PVC/Flex, etc.).
- Install/maintain/test/repair lights, lighting controls, alarms, public address, power distribution, and data processing systems.
- Troubleshoot circuits using electrical testing; complete load surveys/tests; take corrective actions.
- Maintain and service electrical equipment; may work on energized equipment using OSHA-approved safety equipment/guidelines.
- Complete work per company guidelines and NEC; develop/perform equipment modifications.
- Estimate/layout jobs; prepare bills of materials; order spare parts/tools/stock items.
- Participate in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, and Lean Six Sigma/quality/safety/environment training.
- Assist with labor/material estimates and work order assignment/scheduling/prioritization using maintenance management systems.
- Consult with supervision/mechanics on troubleshooting; write/execute/complete safety permits.
- Annual field verification for EL qualifications.
Education (Required)
- High school diploma (or GED) and graduation from an accredited electrician trade school/community college (min. 576 classroom hours), or completion of a formal electrician apprentice program approved by U.S. Dept. of Labor (or equivalent), or verified military training equivalent, or journeyman apprenticeship.
Education (Preferred)
- Course(s) in electronics.
Experience/Skills/Knowledge
- Required: 3 years recent full-time electrician experience in the last 7 years in heavy industrial applications, OR 4 years on-the-job part training within a formal electrician apprentice program, OR 3 years recent full-time military electrician experience (within last 7 years).
- Read blueprints/drawings/schematics/line diagrams.
- Analyze electrical maintenance problems, troubleshoot, and apply corrective measures.
Preferred Experience
- Extensive experience with automatic/automated packaging equipment in drug or food processing industries.
Application Instructions
- If you are a motivated and experienced Electrician looking for a new challenge, submit your application. Current employees/contingent workers apply via “HERE” links (as provided).
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment under supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance Team Leader.
- Perform compliant electrical maintenance for supported equipment/facilities; participate in the I/E Technician work group and share assignments without inherent/system-imposed limits.
- Based on business needs, complete maintenance activities across job groupings where skills are common.
- May maintain significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, scheduling) with authority to assign/coordinate/maintain work for others.
Key Functions
- Work from drawings/blueprints/schematics/CMMS work orders; follow manufacturer manuals.
- Assemble, install, disconnect, test electrical equipment (motors, generators, control/electronic components).
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install conduit (EMT/IMC/Rigid/PVC-coated/Aluminum/PVC/Flex, etc.).
- Install/maintain/test/repair lights, lighting controls, alarms, public address, power distribution, and data processing systems.
- Troubleshoot circuits using electrical testing; complete load surveys/tests; take corrective actions.
- Maintain and service electrical equipment; may work on energized equipment using OSHA-approved safety equipment/guidelines.
- Complete work per company guidelines and NEC; develop/perform equipment modifications.
- Estimate/layout jobs; prepare bills of materials; order spare parts/tools/stock items.
- Participate in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, and Lean Six Sigma/quality/safety/environment training.
- Assist with labor/material estimates and work order assignment/scheduling/prioritization using maintenance management systems.
- Consult with supervision/mechanics on troubleshooting; write/execute/complete safety permits.
- Annual field verification for EL qualifications.
Education (Required)
- High school diploma (or GED) and graduation from an accredited electrician trade school/community college (min. 576 classroom hours), or completion of a formal electrician apprentice program approved by U.S. Dept. of Labor (or equivalent), or verified military training equivalent, or journeyman apprenticeship.
Education (Preferred)
- Course(s) in electronics.
Experience/Skills/Knowledge
- Required: 3 years recent full-time electrician experience in the last 7 years in heavy industrial applications, OR 4 years on-the-job part training within a formal electrician apprentice program, OR 3 years recent full-time military electrician experience (within last 7 years).
- Read blueprints/drawings/schematics/line diagrams.
- Analyze electrical maintenance problems, troubleshoot, and apply corrective measures.
Preferred Experience
- Extensive experience with automatic/automated packaging equipment in drug or food processing industries.
Application Instructions
- If you are a motivated and experienced Electrician looking for a new challenge, submit your application. Current employees/contingent workers apply via “HERE” links (as provided).