Instrumentation & Electrical Technician - Somerset, NJ

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Production

Somerset, NJ, US

On-Site

Join us as an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician! Contribute to the reliable and efficient operation of our production site by joining our maintenance team, ensuring equipment availability and supporting a dynamic Operations environment

Your key responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical distribution panels, MCCs, and electrical systems ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC.
Troubleshoot and repair process and packaging equipment including fillers, conveyors, drives, packers, and palletizers using EI&C, mechanical, and operational expertise.
Support and troubleshoot PLCs, DeltaV, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, Wonderware, and other automated control systems.
Install, maintain, calibrate, inspect, and troubleshoot process instrumentation and Mettler Toledo scales.
Maintain Excel-based reports, spare parts inventories, repair logs, PM schedules, calibration records, and CMMS (eMAINT) documentation.
Provide ongoing support for manufacturing control systems through troubleshooting, maintenance, modifications, and documentation updates while ensuring personnel safety, quality, and food safety compliance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

We bring

Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of I&E experience in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. ISA Level 1 Instrumentation Certification and experience with DCS-based control systems preferred.
Strong experience with power distribution systems up to 480VAC, NEC standards, electrical troubleshooting tools, and the ability to read power and control schematics.
Skilled in integrating electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical troubleshooting within manufacturing operations.
Experience with PLCs and control systems including PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix 5000, DeltaV, Siemens, GE, Allen Bradley, PowerFlex, Reliance, Rockwell, and servo controls.
Familiar with operator interface systems, Wonderware HMI, PanelView HMI, and related automation platforms.
Experienced in calibration of flow, pressure, level, weighing, and temperature instrumentation, as well as basic board-level electronic repairs.
Proficient in reading and utilizing P&IDs, electrical schematics, and logic diagrams for troubleshooting and system design.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, CMMS, and DMS systems.

The salary provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly rate: $45.08-$50.34 per hour.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.