E&I Technician - Industrial Automation & Reliability

Major Manufacturing; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Manufacturing in the United States is seeking an E&I Professional to join the maintenance team, supporting reliability and performance of complex automated production and utility systems.

This hands-on role suits an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a strong electrical/instrumentation bias. Early career paths or developmental programs may be available.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical qualification or recognised industrial electrical training.
• Experience with PLC/controls is advantageous.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting and instrumentation experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, instrumentation, control and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults involving motors, MCCs, VFDs, control panels, PLC-controlled equipment and electrical distribution systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, control valves, actuators and process measurement equipment.
• Fault-find and maintain control valves, actuators and associated process equipment.
• Use electrical test equipment to diagnose faults and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs and instrumentation documentation.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, sensors, interlocks and control circuits, working alongside engineering and maintenance teams where required.
• Maintain instrumentation associated with pumping, fluid handling, compressed air, steam, water and other industrial utility systems.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, commissioning and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site HSE procedures and electrical standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate recurring faults or reliability issues to the wider engineering team.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation experience

Read electrical drawings

Safety-focused

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

Major Manufacturing in the United States is seeking an E&I Professional to join the maintenance team, supporting reliability and performance of complex automated production and utility systems.

This hands-on role suits an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a strong electrical/instrumentation bias. Early career paths or developmental programs may be available.