Maintenance Instrument and Controls Tech

Company

Cytiva

Location: Muskegon, MI
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/09/2026
Job Categories:Other / General

The Maintenance Instrument and Controls Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance program by carrying out effective maintenance routines, repairs and calibrations to prolong the useful life and optimize the efficiency of production equipment. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is part of the Maintenance and Utilities Department located in Muskegon, MI. This will be an on‑site role.

• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, general repairs, and emergency repairs on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and logical control systems. Troubleshoot all current and future distributed control systems (DCS). Significant electrical focus, with multi‑craft needs.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment according to work instructions, standard operating procedures, or preventive maintenance tasks. Accurately perform required computer data entry; attention to detail is a critical function.
• Participate in team meetings, which include planning daily work and resource utilization, problem solving, project work, etc. Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, hand tool safety, lock‑out‑tag‑out, and proper storage of tools, and compliance with good housekeeping policies.

• 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance preferably working in chemical, pharmaceutical, or food processing facilities with a focus on instruments and controls specifically MCCs, PLCs, DCS, VFDs, motor starters and holding circuits.
• Experience performing calibrations as well as process instrumentation (temp, level, pressure, valves)
• Working understanding of electricity, ability to safely work with voltages up to 480V, and knowledge of power distribution systems up to 15KV

• Infrequent travel largely for training.
• Frequently move, lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift/move weights greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to continuously stand or walk as well as frequently climb stairs and ladders; squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, pivot, and reach; frequently use fingers or hands to grasp, clamp, move, finger, handle, and feel small objects.
• May be required to pass hearing and/or vision tests to obtain equipment licensure for safe operation of equipment (i.e. scissor lift, fork truck, etc.)

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: or