Electrical Technician

Sofidel SpA; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Employee referral bonus

Retention Bonus

401(k) Match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & Vacation

Professional training and development

Professional and safe work environment

Job summary

Sofidel America in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a skilled Electronic and Instrumentation Technician for long-term, stable employment. You will provide technical expertise to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and cost effectiveness while maintaining safe plant conditions.

Responsibilities include preventive electrical maintenance, PLC/DCS programming, and collaboration with teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical/electronics or automation preferred.
• Two+ years in related industrial manufacturing roles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports GMP and HACCP practices to promote a safe workplace.
• Performs preventive electrical maintenance and instrument system diagnostics.
• Program monitors, troubleshoot PLC/DCS, and assist with system upgrades.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to improve equipment efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Industrial maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Hattiesburg, MS, US, 39401

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Position Overview

Sofidel America of Hattiesburg, MS, is looking for a skilled Electronic and Instrumentation Technician to join the team. We are searching for a candidate who is looking for a long-term position in a stable and supportive environment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

Provide professional and technical expertise to improve the efficiency of our operational systems, improve the quality of our products, and find more cost-effective ways to meet these goals while reducing costs.

Perform duties to ensure that all electrical and instrumentation maintenance is performed; replace and repair components and parts as needed, program monitoring systems and troubleshoot errors, to keep plant in safe and efficient operating condition.

Other Responsibilities May Include:

• Perform or assist with operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in a variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary, and hygienically sound workplace.
• Works from verbal and written instructions as well as work orders. Communicates openly between shifts.
• Use designated computer systems to input work orders, track required work, and track parts in inventory.
• Provide preventative electrical maintenance on electrical equipment, and instrument systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems related to instrumentation and electrical failure, report conditions, and recommend steps to be taken. Monitor instruments to determine within range.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and operation of robotic systems.
• Maintain the robotic systems including all mechanical, electrical and electrical components to ensure proper operation.
• PLC/DCS programming, troubleshooting, and repair. Repair electrical and electronic systems including any electromechanical production equipment.
• Collect PLC input and output data to monitor efficiency of equipment to assist in the planning of future conversion operations.
• Program computerized monitoring system. Monitor output to determine if settings are correct.
• Install cables, conduit, and instrumentation for new equipment or instruments.
• Examine equipment to identify potential problems. Participate in process improvement efforts, identify inefficiencies and design flaws. Collaborate with other team members as necessary to resolve problems and determine the roots cause. Recommend improvements and make adjustments.
• Managing and working with contractors and vendors to monitor and improve the efficiency and output, to enhance our technology with better products and services, and safety of the plant.
• Reads and uses all types of electrical schematic wiring diagrams and keeps abreast of new innovations and techniques in the specialized field in which engaged.
• Assists in on-the-job training of others.

Job Requirements

• Must possess strong analytical and technical skills;
• Excellent communication, documentation, and computer skills required;
• Solid mechanical aptitude preferred;
• Must have the ability/desire to work in a team environment;
• Must possess a high level of integrity, inspiring trust;
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote a safe working environment;
• Must show a drive for results and a desire to continually improve;
• The ability to communicate vision and purpose and the ability to motivate others is a plus.
• Experience in an industrial environment.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree (two-year college or technical school) Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or Automation/Engineering preferred. Minimum Requirement: High School or equivalent.
• Two plus years of experience in related areas. Industrial manufacturing internship and/or co-op experience preferred.

Company Benefits

• Relocation Package
• Employee referral bonus
• Retention Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO & Vacation
• Professional training and development
• Professional and safe work environment
• Employees will use computers and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.