Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician - Aerospace

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician – Aerospace Manufacturing

Join a team building the future of flight. Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving technical problems, keeping critical equipment running, and working hands-on in a high-performance manufacturing environment? We're looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to help support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations focused on next-generation Aerospace technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

As an E&I Maintenance Technician, you will support a wide range of production and facility equipment with a strong focus on electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and overall equipment reliability.

Instrumentation & Controls

• Calibrate and maintain process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, vacuum, flow, pH, and gas detection devices
• Troubleshoot and repair process instrumentation, electrical systems, and related manufacturing equipment
• Install and support instrumentation devices, field wiring, and control system components
• Assist with DAQ systems, PLC-based controls, PC-based control systems, and field I/O
• Diagnose faults using tools such as multimeters, loop calibrators, and other electrical/instrumentation test equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, PLC I/O lists, and equipment manuals

General Maintenance

• Perform maintenance on production equipment, furnaces, utilities, and facility systems
• Install, replace, and repair components such as motors, pumps, drives, belts, filters, gears, chains, and valves
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Support equipment installation activities, including utility hookups, alignment, and leveling
• Apply cross-functional maintenance skills to help keep operations running smoothly

Reliability, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement

• Help identify and eliminate equipment issues to improve uptime, reliability, and process performance
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts
• Partner with operators, engineers, process owners, and maintenance teammates to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Recommend improvements to instrumentation, maintenance practices, and equipment performance
• Respond to issues with urgency to minimize production downtime

Documentation & Asset Management

• Accurately document maintenance work; Complete work orders, calibration records, maintenance history, and required paperwork on time
• Maintain clear, organized records of repairs, inspections, and completed maintenance activities

Safety, Compliance & Work Environment

• Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, including LOTO, permits, and risk assessments
• Work in compliance with applicable electrical codes, aerospace quality requirements, and site procedures
• Safely work in an industrial environment that may include noise, heights, confined spaces, and varying shifts
• Support contractor activity as needed, including permits, technical guidance, and equipment isolation
• Complete all required company, regulatory, and site-specific training
• Support overtime and weekend coverage when needed to meet business demands

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or High School Diploma, associate degree, or apprenticeship in Electrical/Instrumentation or equivalent certification
• At least five (5) years industrial E&I maintenance (manufacturing, processing plant, utilities, or lab environment etc.) performing instrument calibrations and equipment maintenance.
• Must have strong electrical, instrumentation and related calibration skills for field devices and control loops.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good math skills
• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail
• Display strong work ethics and positive attitude
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others
• Problem-solving, teamwork, ability to work independently
• Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance
• Must be US citizen and obtain security clearance.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working in aerospace advanced manufacturing, thermal processing, or highly regulated industrial environments
• Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems, VFDs, DAQ systems, and industrial control systems
• Experience supporting furnaces, process equipment, or utility systems
• Working knowledge of AS9100/AS9110, calibration practices, and quality system requirements
• A strong troubleshooter who can analyze issues and take action
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to step in where needed
• A team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Focused and organized, with a strong sense of ownership
• Transparent and collaborative, sharing information clearly and constructively
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker