E&I Technician

• Diagnose and troubleshoot plant control and automation systems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of mechanical systems, packaging equipment, and instrumentation devices while minimizing downtime
• Occasionally design and supervise new control installations
• Use test equipment to perform routine plant calibrations
• Maintain meticulous records and complete work instructions, line changeover sheets, critical control point sheets, and equipment logbooks
• Calibrate electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation
• Maintain instrument and electrical system components and calibration documentation
• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment
• Define instrumentation requirements and troubleshoot power and control systems
• Review system drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
• Operate interface devices for programmable controllers and computers for program changes and troubleshooting
• Write and debug PLC programs
• Interface with vendors when necessary
• Assist in training others
• Provide accurate and timely documentation according to SOPs and work instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalency
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of training and work experience
• Proficiency at SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture
• Understanding of manufacturing plant processes
• Proficiency in calibration and maintenance of electronic/pneumatic instrumentation, controls and PLC systems
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English sufficiently to follow safety protocols, operating procedures, regulatory signage, and verbal instructions
• Must meet all locally defined training requirements
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, potentially up to 30 pounds overhead
• Ability to walk and stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours
• Ability to stoop, squat, bend, and frequently grasp objects and small hand tools
• Sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ability to comply with locally required worker safety, environmental and health practices
• 3 years of experience as an electronics technician, calibrating and troubleshooting electronic/pneumatic instrumentation, controls, and PLC control systems preferred
• Ability to maintain meticulous calibration records
• Ability to interpret and initiate drawings, sketches, and logic diagrams

Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting plant control and automation systems, with a strong focus on calibration and maintenance of electronic and pneumatic instrumentation. Proficient in SLC/PLC programming and capable of maintaining meticulous documentation and compliance with safety protocols.

• SLC/PLC Programming
• Calibration of Electronic/Pneumatic Instrumentation
• Troubleshooting Control Systems
• Reading System Drawings and P&IDs
• Maintaining Calibration Records

• Diagnosing Plant Control Systems
• Advanced Troubleshooting of Mechanical Systems
• Designing Control Installations
• Performing Routine Plant Calibrations
• Calibrating Instrumentation Devices
• Installing and Repairing Control Equipment
• Writing and Debugging PLC Programs
• Interpreting Logic Diagrams
• Maintaining Equipment Logbooks
• Understanding Manufacturing Processes

• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Training Others
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

• Plant Control Systems
• Automation Systems
• Instrumentation
• Safety Protocols
• Environmental Practices

• Test Equipment
• Programmable Controllers
• Interface Devices
• Calibration Documentation
• Control System Manuals