Instrument & Electrical Technician

Asahi-Kasei; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Celgard, LLC is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician for the Charlotte, NC plant. You will join the Maintenance team on the night shift (7pm-7am) on a 2-2-3 schedule, reporting to the I&E Supervisor.

Responsibilities include calibrations, troubleshooting, installation verification, and drawing updates, with safety as a core focus. The role requires 3+ years in instrumentation and electrical work in an industrial setting, with experience in PLCs, drives, and control systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology highly preferred.
• 3+ years’ industrial instrumentation & electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power systems, motor drives, and control systems.
• Understand and safely use volt/ohm/current meters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters.
• Update electrical drawings and procedures as needed.
• Train maintenance personnel on I&E systems and safety.
• Follow Celgard safety guidelines and support a safe work culture.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Allen Bradley RSLogix 500

Powerflex drives

PIV equipment

Electrical safety

Read schematics

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

GED equivalent

Tools

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

PowerFlex drives

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Job description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).Company:Celgard, LLCJob Description:About the RoleWe are seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician to be a part of the Maintenance team based in Charlotte, NC, working night shift 7pm-7am on the 2-2-3 schedule. This position directly reports to the I&E Supervisor and does not supervise others.Key AccountabilitiesUnder minimal supervision, perform instrumentation and electrical maintenance functions which include but are not limited to the following:Perform electrical calibrations & preventative maintenanceTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power systems, motor drives, control systems, as well as instruments used in the systemsUnderstand and safely use test equipment such as volt, Ohm, current meters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopesDisassemble, clean, reassemble production equipmentInstall and/or verify correct instrument installationSupport new equipment installations with point-to-point verification prior to start upUpdate electrical drawings & procedures, when neededWrite detailed written reportsOperate PIV equipment (forklifts, portable hoist, cherry picker, one-man lift, etc.)Repair and/or replace electrical componentsTrain other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and personal areas of expertiseWork collaboratively with all maintenance and manufacturing personnelParticipate in cross-functional teams to contribute to continuous improvementFollow all Celgard safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a strong ability to support a safe work cultureQualificationsEducation Background:High School diploma, GED, or equivalent requiredAssociate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology highly preferred.Knowledge & Experience :3+ years’ experience in an industrial environment performing instrumentation & electrical work requiredElectrical experience related to any of the following will be advantageous:Experience supporting instrumentation and control loops for temperature, pressure, tension, and flowBlown or Cast Film ExtrusionLaminationProcess OvensWeb CoatingWeb Converting EquipmentAutomation and RoboticsMilitary technical experience in electrical, instrumentation, electronics, automation, or control systems is welcomed and will be considered equivalent to related civilian experience where applicable. Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply.Key Attributes:Ability to perform diagnostics and set-up of PLC & AC Inverter drives; preferred experience on Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and Powerflex drivesPIV equipment experience (forklifts, portable hoist, cherry picker, one-man lift, etc.)Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems a plusAbility to troubleshoot a wide range of AC/DC electrical systems requiredAbility to repair and/or replace electrical components requiredAbility to read/comprehend electrical schematics requiredExperience supporting instrumentation and control loops for temperature, pressure, tension, and flow preferredExperience supporting Fanuc robotics troubleshooting and repair.Experience supporting Omron AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) troubleshooting and repair.Asahi Kasei and Celgard ValuesSincerity – Being sincere with everyoneChallenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking changeCreativity – Creating new value through unity and synergyTravelMust be able and willing to travel up to 10% domestically for training and visiting other company locations.Working EnvironmentThis position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment. Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet, lift and carry up to 30 lbs., climb ladders, bend and twist to reach remote equipment. You may be required to lift up to 50 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects, utilize company cell phone, carry out site wide communications and prioritize tasks. Lighting and temperature are adequate.Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.Perks & BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the monthFlexible Spending Account & Health Savings AccountVacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours of Floating Holidays401K Safe Harbor Contribution + MatchingPaid Parental Leave after a Year of EmploymentEmployee Assistance ProgramLife & Disability InsurancesAbout UsFor more than 50 years, Celgard has proven itself as a global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Celgard specializes in solvent-free, dry-process, microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries that power a broad range of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS). Celgard membrane is also used in specialty applications such as satellites and military installations as well as other barrier-type applications like technical textiles for waterproof and breathable apparel. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.Celgard, LLC is a part of the Asahi Kasei Group, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!Location InformationCharlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties. It is situated just north of the South Carolina border and is close enough to drive to the mountains and the beach in two-three hours. Charlotte brings diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eighth among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina’s largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, a national football team, a soccer team, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks for people who love to get outdoors.#LI-MN1As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.