Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Eddystone (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Barry Callebaut is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to support a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation on rotating 12‑hour shifts. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC/HMI, and related plant systems.

The role requires 3+ years of factory experience, strong knowledge of electrical and control systems, safety compliance, and the ability to work overtime and at height. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of verifiable experience with instruments and electrical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to troubleshoot 4-20mA transmitters and control loops; familiar with PID controllers and industrial components.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, sanitation, and GMP policies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems and three-phase electrical systems up to 480V.
• Read wiring diagrams and schematics; perform maintenance and record logs in CMMS.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

Three years of verifiable experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Job description

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is a member of the Maintenance organization and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and other plant infrastructure and production equipment. Th E&I Technician supports a continuous 24/7/365 manufacturing operation and is assigned to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Candidates must be able to work days or nights on any assigned crew (A, B, C, or D), including weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-in support as required.

Main Responsiblities:

• Comply with company policies and procedures, including all safety, sanitation, and GMP work policies
• Maintain production equipment and associated utilities; troubleshoot shutdowns and perform corrective maintenance to allow equipment/plant restarts; perform planned maintenance and preventative maintenance on system components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot three-phase electrical systems (voltages up to 480) and equipment including motors, generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Interact with industrial switch gears and control systems.
• Troubleshoot process loops and their impact on equipment operations.
• Perform instrument calibration including flow, weight, pressure, and temperature instrumentation.
• Follow NFPA 70E safe work practices and the NEC while working on electrical systems.
• Read, interpret, and maintain (as needed) wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Communicate updates regarding job tasks to Supervision and Production personnel.
• Maintain logs and records within CMMS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Language & Skills:

• Formal training or at least three (3) years of verifiable experience working with instruments and electrical equipment in a manufacturing industrial environment
• Have hands-on experience in troubleshooting PLC's, HMI’s, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Able to troubleshoot 4-20mA transmitter, electro-pneumatic control loops, as well as industrial control components (e.g., solenoid valves, actuators, regulators, PID controllers, etc).
• Possess a working knowledge of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Competent with computers and computer applications and aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

About You:

• Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
• Ability to work at high heights, ie. on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall
• protection and proper PPE
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, often
• Bend, squat, stretch and reach frequently
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, often
• Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.
• Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.