Engineer III, Electrical
ModernaThe Role
In this role, you will support electrical engineering activities across Moderna’s Norwood campus to ensure the reliability, compliance, and sustainability of facility utility systems and manufacturing infrastructure. You will contribute to electrical system design, maintenance strategy optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives that enable uninterrupted GMP manufacturing operations.
As part of a highly collaborative Facilities & Engineering team, you will apply strong engineering fundamentals, reliability principles, and problem-solving capabilities to maintain and enhance critical electrical systems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Here's What You’ll Do
- Support development of utility and electrical system specifications for new installations, upgrades, and modifications.
- Provide technical engineering input to develop scopes of work, assist in project execution planning, and support associated engineering studies in alignment with site standards.
- Review electrical construction drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with site requirements, GMP standards, and industry codes.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance program improvements to enhance equipment reliability and system performance.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and root cause investigations (RCFA) to resolve equipment and system failures.
- Assist in reliability assessments including data collection, FMEA, FTA, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Perform field activities including data collection, one-line drawing updates, and electrical system analysis.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors on construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
- Support facility and utility shutdown planning and execution activities.
- Apply good engineering practices and sound judgment to drive safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Additional duties may be assigned from time to time.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in facilities, utilities, manufacturing, or a related engineering environment.
- This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work.
- At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience supporting electrical systems in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments.
- Working knowledge of industry standards such as ISPE Baseline Guides, USP, EU GMP, ISO standards, and applicable CFRs.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering principles and maintenance optimization strategies.
- Experience supporting root cause analysis, FMEA, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
Location-specific perks and extras
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Our Working Model
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
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