{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"455e8dc5c99a2a7cd5eea1f2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/455e8dc5c99a2a7cd5eea1f2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/455e8dc5c99a2a7cd5eea1f2","title":"Electrical Engineering Manager","description":"Job Description\nAbout the role\nThe Electrical Engineering Manager leads all electrical engineering and maintenance activities across the Takeda Los Angeles Manufacturing site and Van Nuys Warehousing facilities. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical power systems supporting 24/7 pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, warehouses, and critical utilities.\n\nThis position provides technical and people leadership to a team of electricians and electrical specialists, while driving electrical system reliability, safety, and compliance with cGMP, FDA, NFPA, NEC, and local codes. The role also leads capital projects, lifecycle asset management, and vendor oversight for all electrical infrastructure.\n\nHow you will contribute\nLeadership & Operations\n\nLead site-wide electrical engineering and maintenance supporting 24/7 operations\n\nManage and develop electricians and technical staff, ensuring coverage, training, and on-call readiness\n\nProvide rapid technical support during electrical events, outages, or reliability risks\n\nElectrical Systems & Reliability\n\nEnsure reliable operation of electrical infrastructure, including medium/low-voltage distribution, substations, switchgear, UPS, emergency generators, and grounding systems\n\nEstablish and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to optimize asset lifecycle performance\n\nDrive continuous improvement in system reliability and uptime\n\nSafety & Compliance\n\nEnsure compliance with FDA, cGMP, NEC, NFPA (70/70E), IBC, and local codes\n\nOwn electrical safety programs, including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices\n\nSupport audits and inspections; ensure timely closure of CAPAs\n\nCapital Projects & Vendor Management\n\nLead electrical scope for capital projects (design review, contractor oversight, FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation)\n\nManage contractors and service providers, ensuring performance, safety, cost, and compliance\n\nDevelop and manage capital and expense budgets related to electrical systems and projects\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nPartner with Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, Facilities, and EHS to support site objectives\n\nContribute to site reliability, safety, and compliance initiatives\n\nWhat you bring to Takeda\nRequired\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical/Chemical considered); advanced degree a plus\n\n6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or maintenance, with 1+ year in a leadership role\n\nStrong expertise in electrical power systems within pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission-critical environments\n\nDeep knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and electrical safety standards\n\nProven experience leading skilled trades and technical teams in a 24/7 operation\n\nExperience leading electrical capital projects end-to-end\n\nStrong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in time-sensitive situations\n\nEffective communication and stakeholder management skills\n\nProficiency in written and spoken English\n\nPreferred\n\n7+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or mission-critical facilities\n\nExperience in FDA-regulated, cGMP environments\n\nHands‑on experience with power distribution, UPS, emergency power, and electrical safety programs\n\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license\n\nNICET (Fire Alarm) or PMP certification\n\nImportant Considerations\nPhysical Demands\n\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and work across office and manufacturing environments\n\nFrequent presence in production, utility, and facility areas\n\nAbility to access electrical rooms, mezzanines, and confined spaces\n\nRequired use of PPE and adherence to gowning protocols in controlled environments\n\nMay work in cleanroom, cold, or wet environments\n\nOther / Travel Requirements\n\nAbility to respond to electrical or site emergencies outside normal business hours\n\nFlexibility to support off-shift work, including weekends as needed\n\nLimited travel for training, vendor visits, or business needs\n\nEEO Statement\nTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.\n\nFor Location\nUSA - CA - Los Angeles\n\nU.S. Base Salary Range\n$116,000.00 - $182,270.00\n\nThe estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.\n\nU.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. 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This role ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical power systems supporting 24/7 pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, warehouses, and critical utilities.\n\nThis position provides technical and people leadership to a team of electricians and electrical specialists, while driving electrical system reliability, safety, and compliance with cGMP, FDA, NFPA, NEC, and local codes. The role also leads capital projects, lifecycle asset management, and vendor oversight for all electrical infrastructure.\n\nHow you will contribute\nLeadership & Operations\n\nLead site-wide electrical engineering and maintenance supporting 24/7 operations\n\nManage and develop electricians and technical staff, ensuring coverage, training, and on-call readiness\n\nProvide rapid technical support during electrical events, outages, or reliability risks\n\nElectrical Systems & Reliability\n\nEnsure reliable operation of electrical infrastructure, including medium/low-voltage distribution, substations, switchgear, UPS, emergency generators, and grounding systems\n\nEstablish and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to optimize asset lifecycle performance\n\nDrive continuous improvement in system reliability and uptime\n\nSafety & Compliance\n\nEnsure compliance with FDA, cGMP, NEC, NFPA (70/70E), IBC, and local codes\n\nOwn electrical safety programs, including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices\n\nSupport audits and inspections; ensure timely closure of CAPAs\n\nCapital Projects & Vendor Management\n\nLead electrical scope for capital projects (design review, contractor oversight, FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation)\n\nManage contractors and service providers, ensuring performance, safety, cost, and compliance\n\nDevelop and manage capital and expense budgets related to electrical systems and projects\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nPartner with Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, Facilities, and EHS to support site objectives\n\nContribute to site reliability, safety, and compliance initiatives\n\nWhat you bring to Takeda\nRequired\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical/Chemical considered); advanced degree a plus\n\n6+ years of experience in electrical engineering or maintenance, with 1+ year in a leadership role\n\nStrong expertise in electrical power systems within pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission-critical environments\n\nDeep knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and electrical safety standards\n\nProven experience leading skilled trades and technical teams in a 24/7 operation\n\nExperience leading electrical capital projects end-to-end\n\nStrong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in time-sensitive situations\n\nEffective communication and stakeholder management skills\n\nProficiency in written and spoken English\n\nPreferred\n\n7+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or mission-critical facilities\n\nExperience in FDA-regulated, cGMP environments\n\nHands‑on experience with power distribution, UPS, emergency power, and electrical safety programs\n\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license\n\nNICET (Fire Alarm) or PMP certification\n\nImportant Considerations\nPhysical Demands\n\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and work across office and manufacturing environments\n\nFrequent presence in production, utility, and facility areas\n\nAbility to access electrical rooms, mezzanines, and confined spaces\n\nRequired use of PPE and adherence to gowning protocols in controlled environments\n\nMay work in cleanroom, cold, or wet environments\n\nOther / Travel Requirements\n\nAbility to respond to electrical or site emergencies outside normal business hours\n\nFlexibility to support off-shift work, including weekends as needed\n\nLimited travel for training, vendor visits, or business needs\n\nEEO Statement\nTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nTakeda Compensation and Benefits Summary\nWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.\n\nFor Location\nUSA - CA - Los Angeles\n\nU.S. Base Salary Range\n$116,000.00 - $182,270.00\n\nThe estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.\n\nU.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. 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