Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering

Title: Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.
Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. The Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the plant's electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role provides hands-on technical support, leads equipment reliability initiatives, and partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to minimize downtime, extend equipment life, and drive continuous improvement.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Provide day-to-day technical support to resolve electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues impacting plant operations.
Troubleshoot failures involving motors, drives, MCCs, transformers, sensors, and control systems.
Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and instrumentation assets.
Support turnaround and maintenance planning by defining scopes, reviewing job plans, and providing field engineering support.
Electrical & Instrumentation Systems
Design, specify, and oversee installation or upgrades of electrical and instrumentation systems including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, interlocks, 480VAC starters, 120VAC/24VDC circuits, and VFDs.
Manage contractors for electrical and instrumentation projects; ensure work meets codes, standards, and plant specifications.
Support and maintain compliance with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE, ISA).
Process Control / DCS Support (Yokogawa Preferred)
Provide first-level troubleshooting and maintenance of DCS systems and related field instrumentation.
Configure and maintain control loops, interlocks, signal inputs/outputs, and communication protocols (Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, wireless).
Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability risks and develop improvement plans.
Apply reliability tools such as FMEA, RCM, and life-cycle analysis to optimize asset performance.
Support capital projects by providing technical input to design, commissioning, and maintenance readiness.
Participate in cost-benefit analyses and recommend solutions to enhance uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
Act as the primary technical advisor and functional lead for all I&E personnel in Maintenance.
Collaborate with Operations to improve safety, yield, and overall plant performance.
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives including MOC, PHA participation, and incident investigations.
Deliver training and share best practices to strengthen the site's maintenance and reliability culture.
S. in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering
Minimum 5 years of instrumentation and electrical maintenance experience in a chemical, refining, or industrial manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Yokogawa DCS (other platforms such as DeltaV, Honeywell, or ABB a plus)..
Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and process issues.
Familiarity with key PSM elements including Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology, Management of Change, and RAGAGEP.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects.
Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Customer Focus

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.
Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.
Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status