Technician/Senior Technician, E&I | Kingstree, SC

Technician/Senior Technician, E&I

Kingstree, SC

M-F, 7:30-4:00

This Technician/Senior Technician, E&I role supports safe, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing operations. You will execute preventive and corrective maintenance across industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and basic PLC controls, troubleshooting complex issues in motors, VFDs, MCCs, and field devices. The position partners closely with Engineering and Automation to strengthen control systems, reduce downtime, and improve process stability. With a strong focus on safety and GMP standards, you will apply structured root cause analysis and technical judgment in a fast-paced production environment. This role suits an experienced E&I professional who values hands-on problem solving, accountability, and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities

Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to support safe and reliable operations.
Troubleshoot and repair motors, VFDs, MCCs, PLC I/O, and field instrumentation using structured root cause analysis.
Perform instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and verify control system integrity.
Partner with Engineering and Automation on system upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records in SAP/CMMS and monitor spare parts inventory.
Uphold all safety, GMP, and regulatory standards, supporting on-call and emergency maintenance as required.

We offer

Generous time off – 18 PTO days, 2 floating holidays, plus paid company holidays
Day-one coverage – full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting your first day
Strong retirement plan – 401(k) 4% automatic contribution + 100% match on your first 4%
Bonus – earn up to 5% of pay in performance incentives
Career growth – Competitive opportunities for salary increases, promotions, and ongoing advancement based on performance and development.

You bring

High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or secondary education preferred.
5+ years of industrial Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance experience, ideally in a GMP or chemical manufacturing environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across motors, VFDs, MCCs, PLC I/O, and field instrumentation.
Experience with SAP or other CMMS systems; DeltaV DCS experience preferred.
Solid understanding of electrical safety standards, PSM, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, communicate clearly, and support on-call or shift work as needed.

The salary or hourly wage scale 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. Salary $30.00-$35.00.

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.