Instrumentation & Controls Technician 2

Scientific Protein Laboratories; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits on Day 1

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation

Paid Holidays

401k

Advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Community involvement

Company events

Job summary

Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL) invites qualified technicians to join our Waunakee-based team. You will perform startup tests, calibrations, and routine maintenance on critical production equipment, including PLC-controlled systems.

We value experience with instrumentation, electrical work, and preventive maintenance. A multi-certification background and a commitment to safety will help you grow within our biosourced pharmaceutical leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED with one of the approved certifications.
• 2+ years experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong electrical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Start up and perform daily/weekly tests on utility and production equipment.
• Respond to issues and perform adjustments/repairs as needed.
• Under moderate supervision, perform electrical repairs and PLC-related work.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment supporting production and utilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and instrumentation work.
• Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades, and installations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

Instrumentation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISA Certification

Industrial Maintenance Certification

Control Systems Technician CCST

Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Scientific Protein Laboratories - Waunakee, WI 53597

Job Summary

Join our team at Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), a world leader in biosourced pharmaceuticals, located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin in Waunakee! SPL is an innovative biopharmaceutical leader with unique products and services supporting the pharmaceutical industry globally. For over 40 years, SPL specializes in the development and cGMP compliant manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). SPL has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Instrumentation and Controls Technician.

Responsibilities

• Has the ability to start up and perform daily and weekly tests, checks, and analysis on utility and production support equipment.
• Responds to issues regarding utility and production support equipment and adjusts and repairs as necessary.
• Under moderate supervision, performs all repairs on utility and production support equipment, including major electrical repairs.
• Understands preventive and corrective maintenance needs and troubleshoots PLC-controlled equipment that supports various production, solvent recovery, byproduct and utility processes and operations.
• Continuously improves work area by performing preventive maintenance, adjustments and calibrations instrumentations, controls, and related equipment.
• Under moderate supervision, performs equipment modifications, upgrades, and installation for new instruments, PLCs and plant equipment expansions and as needed.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Position will be filled up to the Senior level and determined at discretion of the hiring manager.

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required with a minimum of one of the following: ISA or equivalent, Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Certified Control Systems Technician (level 1 CCST), Certified Instrumentation Technician, Certified HVAC/Refrigeration Technician, Master Electrician, or a Licensed Journeyman Electrician.

Experience: 2+ years required, 5+ years preferred.

WHY JOIN SPL?

Our employees are our success! We recruit motivated people, recognize their contributions, and support their development to reach their full potential.

Perks

• competitive compensation
• excellent benefits package - including Medical, Dental and Vision on Day 1
• Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability
• Health and Flexible Saving Account options
• Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation
• paid Holidays
• 401k
• advancement opportunities
• team-oriented environment
• community involvement
• company events and more!

SPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.