Provide engineering oversight and technical guidance for facility electrical, power distribution, and controls systems at a regulated R&D site. Manage contractors and vendors, support operations, maintenance, capital projects, BMS/EMS/security/fire alarm systems, risk/EHS/compliance activities, and contribute to capital planning and continuous improvement.
Use Your Power for Purpose
The Facilities Electrical Engineer provides electrical and controls expertise to support site operations at the Pearl River, NY R&D site. This role is primarily focused on planning, oversight, and vendor management for facility electrical, power distribution, and automation systems (rather than day‑to‑day hands‑on electrical work).
You will partner closely with internal teams and external contractors to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations, while contributing to capital planning, modernization efforts, and long‑term site strategies.
This role offers strong opportunities for growth and development within Pfizer. You'll build new skills and gain diverse experiences within Pfizer's dynamic environment.
What You Will Achieve
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements):
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
Work Environment
Other Job Details:
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Global Operations
The Facilities Electrical Engineer provides electrical and controls expertise to support site operations at the Pearl River, NY R&D site. This role is primarily focused on planning, oversight, and vendor management for facility electrical, power distribution, and automation systems (rather than day‑to‑day hands‑on electrical work).
You will partner closely with internal teams and external contractors to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations, while contributing to capital planning, modernization efforts, and long‑term site strategies.
This role offers strong opportunities for growth and development within Pfizer. You'll build new skills and gain diverse experiences within Pfizer's dynamic environment.
What You Will Achieve
- Provide engineering oversight and technical guidance for facility electrical and controls systems in regulated laboratory and office environments
- Oversee electrical engineering firms and contractor work related to power distribution, building systems, and critical utilities
- Support operations, maintenance programs, and capital projects for:
- Primary and backup power distribution systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), security, and fire alarm systems
- Facility and critical utility control systems
- Contribute to near- and long-term capital planning, budgeting, and project execution
- Provide technical input for risk management, EHS, business continuity, and compliance activities
- Collaborate with Digital/Business Technology teams on facility-related automation and systems support
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the Facilities/GWE organization
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements):
- Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
- Understanding of the maintenance of electrical systems for HVAC and other facility related equipment
- Proven ability to support facility operations, maintenance, and projects in regulated or technical environments
- Demonstrated skills in project coordination, planning, and stakeholder management
- Effective teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver critical customer service
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
- Experience with BMS/automation platforms (e.g., Honeywell)
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated facility environments
- Project management experience and use of CMMS/EAM systems
- Working knowledge of PLCs, control systems, and smart/IoT building technologies
Work Environment
- Day shift with occasional after-hours or weekend support for planned maintenance or facility incidents
- Onsite presence in laboratories, mechanical/electrical rooms, and office environments as needed
- Periodic travel may be required
Other Job Details:
- Last day to apply: June 22, 2026
- Work Location Assignment: On Premise at the Pearl River, NY site
- No relocation assistance available
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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