Electrical & Instrumentation Technician; 1st Shift; Princeton, NJ Princeton; NJ), Manufacturing

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – 1st Shift

Princeton, NJ

Join our team as an Electrical Instrumentation Technician supporting our fragrance manufacturing facility, where you'll help keep critical electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems operating safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you'll troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and process instrumentation to support reliable production. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, you'll find a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent health benefits, generous paid time off, company holidays, an annual bonus opportunity, and a 401(k) match of up to 6%.

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical distribution panels
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot all 480vac to 24vdc plant electrical systems and Motor Control Centers
• Use Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical and Operational skills to be able to troubleshoot and repair process and packaging equipment (fillers, conveyors, drives, packers, palletizers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives and other electronically controlled equipment
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Melter Toledo scales
• Install, setup, calibrate, inspect, and troubleshoot process instrumentation equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI (Wonderware and other) programming

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform under shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA, GMPs, and safe practices in chemical facilities.
• Trade school, military, or industrial EI&C education and ISA Level 1 certification preferred.
• Skilled with 480
  
  VAC systems, electrical tools, schematics, and integrating electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Familiar with PLC‑5, SLC‑500, Control Logix, DeltaV, Siemens, GE, Power Flex, servo controls, and HMI platforms like Wonderware and Panel View

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job‑related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $45.00 - $47.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help…