Instrument & Electrical Technician

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in Newark, Delaware is seeking experienced Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technicians to join our Maintenance team in a fast-paced, technology-driven manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, install, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems, helping to keep critical equipment safe and reliable.

The role requires a Delaware Journeyperson Electrician license and 5+ years in manufacturing, with strong PLC and control experience.

Qualifications

• Delaware Journeyperson Electrician license required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing instrumentation/electrical work.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and controls schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment up to 480VAC.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation for flow, pressure, temp, level, and more.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment records in SAP/MaintainX.
• Work safely and collaboratively to drive equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

PLC knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Delaware Journeyperson Electrician License

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix 500/5000

SAP MaintainX

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Join Qnity's Maintenance team in Newark, Delaware, and put your electrical and instrumentation skills to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven manufacturing environment.

We are looking for experienced Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technicians who enjoy solving difficult problems, working hands-on with industrial equipment, and keeping critical manufacturing systems operating safely and reliably.

You'll work with a broad range of electrical, instrumentation, controls, and process equipment while playing an important role in equipment reliability, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Two positions are available. Day shift 6:00am-6:30pm; Night shift 6:00pm-6:30am.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment up to 480VAC, 3-phase, including motors, variable-frequency/adjustable-speed drives, motor controls, switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation for flow, pressure, temperature, level, tension.
• Work with control valves, solenoids, regulators, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Perform equipment safeguard and interlock testing.
• Read and work from electrical drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Support new equipment and process improvements, including work scoping and planning.
• Help strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs, spare-parts strategies, and equipment records in SAP.
• Work safely and collaboratively while driving equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Delaware Journeyperson Electrician License.
• 5+ years of instrumentation and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong industrial electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs and process controls preferred, especially Allen Bradley MicroLogix, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong focus on safety and operational discipline.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office. Experience with MaintainX or SAP preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime or respond to off-hour needs when required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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