Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician – Aerospace

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company is seeking an E&I Maintenance Technician to join their aerospace team. In this crucial role, you will ensure the safe and effective operation of production and facility equipment, performing calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in E&I maintenance and a strong understanding of aerospace standards. The position offers extensive healthcare and retirement benefits, along with various other employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial E&I maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and calibration skills.
• Well-organized with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Support equipment installations and maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED

Technical diploma or apprenticeship in Electrical/Instrumentation

Job description

Role Summary

Seize a unique opportunity to join a team advancing cutting‑edge ceramic matrix composite (CMC) products and technology. In this critical role, you will be a key member of the Facilities and Maintenance team. The E&I Maintenance Technician in an aerospace environment is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of production, test, and facility equipment. This includes installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems supporting aerospace manufacturing, furnace operations and efficient operation and troubleshooting of plant equipment and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumentation & Controls: Calibrate process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, vacuum, flow, pH, gas detection) and complete calibration log sheets.
• Instrumentation & Controls: Troubleshoot and repair process instrumentation and other electrical equipment in manufacturing areas.
• Instrumentation & Controls: Install process instrumentation devices and support DAQ systems, PLC- and PC-based control systems, and their field I/O.
• Instrumentation & Controls: Diagnose faults in electrical, electronic, and control systems using multimeters, oscilloscopes, loop calibrators, and related tools.
• Instrumentation & Controls: Interpret technical documentation including electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, PLC I/O lists, and equipment manuals.
• Mechanical & General Maintenance: Perform highly diversified maintenance on production and facility equipment/systems.
• Mechanical & General Maintenance: Install and replace motors, pumps, drives, belts, filters, gears, chains, valves, and similar components.
• Mechanical & General Maintenance: Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic problems and perform necessary repairs.
• Mechanical & General Maintenance: Support equipment installations, including utilities hook‑up (air, water, gas), alignment, and leveling.
• Mechanical & General Maintenance: Apply general knowledge of other maintenance disciplines to complete non-E&I tasks as required.
• Reliability, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Participate in Root Cause Analyses and Process Hazard Analyses for process and safety issues.
• Reliability, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements in process and calibration instrumentation to enhance performance and reliability.
• Reliability, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with Process Owners, Operators, Engineers, and others to resolve and improve manufacturing processes.
• Reliability, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Minimize downtime by resolving maintenance and mechanical issues promptly with minimal impact to production schedules.
• Documentation & Asset Management: Maintain accurate records in the CMMS, including work orders, maintenance history, and required paperwork.
• Documentation & Asset Management: Update maintenance history logs and ensure proper documentation of all work performed.
• Documentation & Asset Management: Track and account for tools and equipment used for maintenance and repairs.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Follow all Environmental Health & Safety rules, including LOTO, work permits, and risk assessments.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Adhere to applicable electrical codes and standards, aerospace and quality standards such as AS9100/AS9110, EHS regulations, and site procedures.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Work safely in an industrial environment, including noise, heights, confined spaces, and shift work if required.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Assist with managing contractors, including writing permits, answering technical questions, and locking out circuits.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Obtain and maintain certification for power mobile equipment (fork trucks, aerial lifts, man lifts, etc.) as required.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Complete required training, including company, regulatory, and site-specific training.
• Safety, Compliance & Work Environment: Work extended hours or weekends as needed to support business needs (with approved overtime).
• Additional duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution.
• Technical diploma or High School Diploma, associate degree, or apprenticeship in Electrical/Instrumentation or equivalent certification.
• At least five (5) years industrial E&I maintenance (manufacturing, process plant, utilities, or lab environment) performing instrument calibrations and equipment maintenance.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation and related calibration skills for field devices and control loops.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Well‑organized with good attention to detail.
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperatively with others.
• Problem‑solving, teamwork, ability to work independently.
• Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be US citizen and obtain security clearance (refer other Job postings).

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Electrician license, instrumentation certification, or similar (preferred).
• Transparency: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to help team make good operational decisions in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Aerospace and quality standards (for example: AS9100/AS9110 requirements as applicable, EHS regulations, and site procedures).
• PLC/DCS basics, VFDs, industrial networking basics, CMMS use, calibration skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

EEO Statement

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).