Hands-On Electrical & Instrumentation Tech — 1st Shift

dsm-firmenich; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Princeton, NJ is looking for a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for the 1st shift. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting plant electrical systems ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC, ensuring reliable production and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and technical proficiency with electrical controls and instrumentation. A competitive salary of $35.00 - $40.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform under shifting priorities.
• Familiar with PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical distribution panels.
• Install and troubleshoot 480VAC to 24VDC plant electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and other controls.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Communication skills

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or military education

Tools

Electrical tools

HMI platforms (Wonderware, PanelView)

Job description

dsm-firmenich in Princeton, NJ is looking for a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for the 1st shift. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting plant electrical systems ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC, ensuring reliable production and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and technical proficiency with electrical controls and instrumentation. A competitive salary of $35.00 - $40.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits are included.