Instrument Technician

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an Operator I Production within Central Maintenance. The role supports instrumentation maintenance, collaborates with maintenance, reliability, and plant engineers to maximize uptime, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.

The position requires 2+ years in instrumentation, an AAS/Technical training, and strong communication skills. Training and safety are emphasized, with opportunity for growth in a global chemical company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial instrumentation experience.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or applicable technical training.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturer service manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and with a diverse customer base.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to safety and proper use of PPE.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment compliance.
• Document all work activities and time in SAP.
• Follow procedures and safety/quality standards.
• Learn and apply company policies and departmental functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment adhering to ESHS protocols and PPE requirements.
• Participate in required training and demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Respond to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP standards (SISPQ).

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Word & Excel

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid time off plan

• 401(k) savings plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer: www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team

This position is part of a multi-skilled team within Central Maintenance at Tippecanoe Laboratories. Operator I Production supports capital and maintenance efforts to maximize equipment uptime. The role involves collaboration with maintenance, reliability, automation, plant/process engineering, and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment compliance.
• Accurately document all work activities and time in SAP.
• Follow written procedures and verbal instructions while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Learn and apply company policies, procedures, and departmental functions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to ESHS protocols and PPE requirements.
• Participate in required training and demonstrate continuous improvement in job performance.
• Respond to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP standards to maintain product quality (SISPQ).

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of industrial instrumentation experience.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or applicable technical training.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturer service manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and with a diverse customer base.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and documentation abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and proper use of PPE.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying environmental conditions (hot or cold conditions).

About the employer

Company is Evonik Corporation