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Description

Moderna is seeking a Process Technician, Electrical to join their team in Melbourne, Australia, specifically at their new GMP Manufacturing facility in Clayton. This individual contributor role will report to the Plant Engineering Manager. The primary responsibility is to lead the execution, coordination, and compliance of all electrical-related work for GMP and non-GMP process and support systems. This includes troubleshooting electrical equipment issues, managing external service providers, and ensuring operational readiness, safety, and compliance with cGMP standards. The role is pivotal in supporting Moderna's commitment to strengthening Australia's biotech landscape and pandemic resilience through mRNA vaccine manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

Supervise and coordinate routine and non-routine electrical work orders using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).,Coordinate specification, fabrication, procurement, installation, and engineering start-up of new equipment and systems.,Lead remediation efforts for follow-up and emergency work related to deviations and corrective actions.,Act as the electrical subject matter expert supporting deviation investigations and CAPA.,Develop and maintain electrical procedures, safe work methods, and approved practices.,Ensure all electrical work meets EHS requirements, including LOTO, hot works, and working at heights.,Participate in a reliability-centered electrical program, including budget planning, spare part recommendations, and tracking quality metrics.,Support internal and external audits with full compliance to cGMP and documentation practices.,Supervise and develop site electrical standards and ensure their compliance.,Maintain both electronic and paper-based cGMP records.,Provide rotating “on-call” support for 24/7 plant operations and rapid response to site electrical issues.,Maintain Qualified Trainer certification to deliver On-Job Training (OJT) to colleagues.,Perform other duties as required to support operational continuity.

Ideal Candidate

Trade qualification – A Grade Electrical License.,Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or equivalent) will be considered pending hands-on experience.,3 to 5 years relevant experience working in a regulated (cGMP preferred) environment.,Experience working in sterile manufacturing is highly desirable.,Demonstrated management and proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of electrical supply and distribution, sensors, instrumentation, pneumatics, and drive systems used in bio-pharmaceutical production.,Advanced control systems experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, Drives (VSD/Servos) and instrumentation.,Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Familiarity with GMP standards, quality management system processes and regulatory standards.,Demonstrated understanding and management of regulatory requirements (TGA, FDA, EMA etc.).,Understanding of how to validate equipment and systems to ensure they are working as intended.,Knowledge of electrical safety practices in the pharmaceutical industry, including handling of hazardous materials and electrical safety.,Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience to schedule and track maintenance activities.,Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).,Ability to present own work to peers and cross-functional managers and influence leadership decisions.,Technical writing skills required.,Customer service mindset.,Ability to manage competing priorities.,Ability to use technical background to investigate issues using a structured problem-solving approach to determine true root cause and develop effective corrective and preventative actions.,Ability to identify and drive improvements to electrical tasks and strategy.,Demonstrated ability to learn new equipment/systems.,Familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.,Ability to interact well with other groups and take ownership of and follow through on assignments.,Ability to drive results on multiple complex assignments simultaneously with minimal required direction.,Ability to represent Moderna's interests, objectives, and policies in a professional and responsible manner.

Minimum Education

Trade qualification (A Grade Electrical License) or Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or equivalent)

Hard Skills

A Grade Electrical License
cGMP
Electrical supply and distribution systems
Sensors
Instrumentation
Pneumatics
Drive systems (VSD/Servos)
PLCs
HMI/SCADA systems
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
Hot works safety
Working at heights safety
Regulatory requirements (TGA, FDA, EMA)
Equipment validation
Electrical safety practices (pharmaceutical industry)
Hazardous materials handling
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Technical writing

Soft Skills

Problem-solving
Communication (verbal and written)
Interpersonal skills
Influence leadership decisions
Customer service mindset
Prioritization
Structured problem-solving
Driving improvements
Learning new equipment/systems
Teamwork
Accountability
Professionalism

Work Hours

Varies; includes rotating on-call support for 24/7 plant operations

Benefits

Best-in-class healthcare
Voluntary benefit programs
Holistic approach to well-being (fitness, mindfulness, mental health support)
Family building benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy support)
Generous paid time off (vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, discretionary year-end shutdown)
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras

Special Commitments

Requires rotating on-call support for 24/7 plant operations.,May be subject to pre-employment and periodic medical assessments.

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About the Company

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Moderna, Inc.

Moderna is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines made of messenger RNA (mRNA). The company's platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases.

Innovative
Science-driven
Collaborative
Fast-paced
Mission-oriented
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