R&D Maintenance Technician — Lab & Equipment Expert

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Element Solutions’ MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions division seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable facility infrastructure and equipment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize downtime in an R&D environment.

You will support equipment modifications, fabricate parts, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical degree with electrical expertise.
• 5+ years hands-on maintenance in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Vocational training/certification in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance preferred.
• Troubleshoot electrical and plumbing issues efficiently.
• Replace and install electrical components on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose electrical problems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Skilled with testing equipment and reading schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment used in R&D processes.
• Maintain HVAC, exterior, security, fire systems, and chemical process equipment as needed.
• Work primarily in an R&D Lab; PPE as required.
• Keep work area clean and inventory up to date.
• Troubleshoot critical spares and pursue improvements.
• Other tasks: painting, carpentry, lighting, and general maintenance.

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Vocational training/certification in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Electrical engineering expertise

Job description

Element Solutions’ MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions division seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable facility infrastructure and equipment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize downtime in an R&D environment.

You will support equipment modifications, fabricate parts, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.