Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician

allnex; Willow Island (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring optimal performance across the plant. You will work with cutting-edge technology, including flow meters and wireless systems, while also interpreting complex schematics. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a safety-focused environment where your contributions will directly impact sustainability and product quality. If you are skilled and eager to embrace the latest in automation technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

International working experience

Strong team spirit

Openness to new ideas

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in instrumentation/electrical maintenance or relevant degree/certificate.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with advanced sensors and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate Degree in I&E Technology

Journeyman Certificate

Tools

DCS

PLCs

Wireless Technology

Flow Meters

Electronic Testing Tools

Job description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position overview

Join our team as an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician and take charge of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced electrical and instrumentation systems. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology—from flow meters to wireless systems—ensuring top performance and reliability across our plant. This role involves interpreting complex schematics, working with control systems like DCS and PLCs, and driving continuous improvement in a safety-focused environment.

If you’re skilled, safety-minded, and eager to grow with the latest in automation and wireless tech, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Install, Repair & Maintain: Take charge of installing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a range of instrumentation and electrical systems, including advanced control devices and actuators.
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose: Dive into investigative work with state-of-the-art sensors and wireless technology, identifying and solving malfunctions in critical instruments like flow meters, temperature and pressure sensors, and communication interfaces.
• Inspect & Test: Use precision instruments and the latest electronic testing tools to diagnose, calibrate, and fine-tune wireless and hardwired systems, ensuring peak performance.
• Read & Interpret Documentation: Navigate electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs, turning complex data into actionable insights for enhanced troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Wireless & Control Systems: Be at the cutting edge, working with wireless technology and control systems including DCS, PLC programming, and human-machine interfaces—essential for a truly connected plant.
• Learn & Innovate: Quickly learn and integrate new technologies and methods, staying up to date with advancements in wireless and automated systems to bring continual improvement to our processes.
• Safety & Communication: Commit to a culture of safety, working closely with team members across the plant to ensure the highest standards in operation and communication.
• Basic Process Control: Instrument Loop Tuning.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum of 3 years in instrumentation/electrical maintenance, or Journeyman Certificate, or an Associate Degree in I&E Technology, or other technological based background/experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with an eagerness to adapt to new technologies and wireless systems.
• Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate / GED.
• ISA (International Society of Automation) certification or accredited program preferred.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

www.allnex.com