Instrumentation and Electrical; I&E Technician

Position: Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician
Available

Shifts:

1A:
Sundays - Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM - 6:30PM
1B:
Thursdays - Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM - 6:30PM
2A:
Sundays - Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM - 6:30AM
2B:
Thursdays - Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM - 6:30AM

JOB SUMMARY
The I&E Technician - Regulatory Systems is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, verifying, troubleshooting compliance-critical inspection, coding, and monitoring systems in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
This role ensures that all regulatory systems operate within validated parameters to meet food safety, accuracy, traceability, and audit requirements. The technician serves as a key technical owner that directly impacts product integrity and regulatory compliance.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
VISION & CODE VERIFICATION SYSTEM
Maintain and troubleshoot vision inspection systems used to:

• Verify correct label application

• Validate UV 2D code readability and accuracy

• Perform routine verification checks to ensure:

• Code contrast, placement, and readability meet specification

• Label-to-product validation is functioning correctly

• Support changeovers and product recipe validation

• Document verification results for audit traceability

• Support QA during internal and external audits

INDUSTRIAL PRINTING SYSTEMS
Maintain and troubleshoot industrial printers used for:

• UV 2D code printing

• Date coding

• Lot traceability

• Product information labeling

• Perform print quality verification checks

• Calibrate print timing, placement, and communication with line controls

• Manage preventative maintenance schedules

• Validate printer performance after maintenance or repairs

• Experience with Videojet and/or Markem-Imaje printers is highly valued

METAL DETECTION & X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS

• Perform scheduled calibrations and verification testing

• Validate sensitivity using certified test standards

• Troubleshoot detection faults and reject system issues

• Ensure reject mechanisms function reliably

• Maintain complete calibration and verification documentation

• Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness

Experience with Loma X-ray systems is preferred.

CHECKWEIGHERS & SCALES

• Perform scale calibration and verification per regulatory schedule

• Ensure compliance with weights and measures standards

• Troubleshoot load cells, signal conditioning, and drift

• Maintain audit-ready documentation

• Support validation after mechanical or electrical repairs

TEMPERATURE MONITORING & CHART RECORDERS

• Maintain electronic or chart-based temperature monitoring systems

• Calibrate and verify chart recorders and data logging systems

• Validate alarm and notification functionality

• Ensure proper data retention and regulatory compliance

RTD SYSTEMS

• Perform RTD calibration and verification

• Validate temperature accuracy using certified reference standards

• Troubleshoot sensor drift, wiring issues, and signal inconsistencies

• Support validation of critical control points (CCPs)

CHEMICAL CONDUCTIVITY MONITORING

• Calibrate and verify conductivity probes used for:

• CIP validation

• Chemical additive verification

• Troubleshoot probe fouling, scaling, and signal drift

• Maintain regulatory documentation and calibration records

DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE

• Maintain calibration and verification records within CMMS or regulatory systems

• Ensure systems remain within validated control limits

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

• Participate in root cause investigations involving compliance systems

• Assist in developing or updating SOPs related to inspection and validation systems

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 Years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

• Instrumentations degree or Industrial Maintenance certifications, preferred

• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation, or inspection systems

• Working knowledge of calibration principles and verification procedures

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation

• Familiarity with industrial control systems (24

VDC, 120

VAC)

• Strong troubleshooting skills in regulated…