Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

2261 DuPont Electronic Materials CMP, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to act as the technical authority for electrical systems at the Newark facility. You will lead maintenance programs, reliability initiatives, and safety standards while guiding upgrades to aging infrastructure.

The role requires a PE license or electrical engineering degree, 5+ years of industrial experience, and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or PE license in Delaware in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical engineering, maintenance, or reliability experience.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP and MaintainX).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Engineering: support instrumentation and electrical infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Specify replacements for obsolete equipment and standardize future purchases.
• Support incident investigations and RCFA.
• Own and update interlock testing procedures.
• Reliability Engineering: establish electrical maintenance programs for switchgear, PMs, infrared inspections, motor testing, and protective device testing.
• Develop long-term strategies to replace aging electrical equipment (20+ years) including switchgear, transformers, and MCCs.
• Lead reliability improvement efforts using RCFA and performance monitoring.
• Lead site backup power strategy, including defining critical loads and evaluating cost-effective solutions such as generators and UPS systems.
• Electrical Safety & Standards: develop and update site electrical safety standards; define PPE and safe work practices.
• Establish equipment safety standards including finger-safe designs and UL-listed components; manage arc flash compliance.
• Ensure proper electrical system design, load management, and long-term distribution planning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Power distribution

Industrial maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Delaware)

Tools

SAP

MaintainX

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary/Overview

The Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance and Reliability Engineer is the site’s technical authority for electrical systems, responsible for improving reliability, ensuring safety compliance, and leading modernization of aging infrastructure across the Newark facility. This role owns electrical standards and E&I maintenance strategies while supporting day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Engineering - Provide engineering support for installed instrumentation and electrical infrastructure, including day-to-day instrument and electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintenance Engineering - Assist operating areas in specification of replacements for obsolete equipment and drive standardization of future equipment purchases.
• Maintenance Engineering - Support incident investigations and RCFAs.
• Maintenance Engineering - Own and update interlock testing procedures.
• Reliability Engineering - Establish and own electrical maintenance programs, including switchgear and breaker PMs, infrared inspections, motor testing, and protective device testing.
• Reliability Engineering - Develop and execute long-term strategies for replacing and upgrading aging electrical equipment (20+ years old), including switch gear, transformers, and MCCs.
• Reliability Engineering - Lead reliability improvement efforts using root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and performance monitoring.
• Reliability Engineering - Lead site backup power strategy, including defining critical loads and evaluating cost-effective solutions such as generators and UPS systems.
• Electrical Safety & Standards - Lead development and implementation of updated site electrical safety standards aligned with current industry practices.
• Electrical Safety & Standards - Define requirements for PPE, voltage-rated tools, and safe work practices.
• Electrical Safety & Standards - Establish equipment safety standards including finger-safe designs and UL-listed components.
• Electrical Safety & Standards - Own arc flash compliance, labeling, and mitigation programs.
• Electrical Safety & Standards - Ensure proper electrical system design, load management, and long-term distribution planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Delaware in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of industrial experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, or reliability
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP and MaintainX)

Preferred Qualifications

• PE Licensed in Delaware
• Experience with aging infrastructure replacement and modernization
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience leading electrical safety programs or standards updates

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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