Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (1st Shift) - Princeton, NJ

DSM
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 35 - 40 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Wonderware","PanelView","PLC-5","SLC-500","ControlLogix","DeltaV","Siemens","GE","PowerFlex","Servo controls","HMI"]

Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation systems (480VAC to 24VDC) in a 1st shift role at DSM-Firmenich in Princeton, NJ. Repair process and packaging equipment, diagnose PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and related controls, perform instrumentation setup/calibration, and document activities in CMMS/Excel while ensuring safe, compliant operations and reliable production at scale.

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4 months ago

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (1st Shift) - Princeton, NJ

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Job Summary

Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation systems (480VAC to 24VDC) in a 1st shift role at DSM-Firmenich in Princeton, NJ. Repair process and packaging equipment, diagnose PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and related controls, perform instrumentation setup/calibration, and document activities in CMMS/Excel while ensuring safe, compliant operations and reliable production at scale.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical distribution panels
  • •Install, maintain, and troubleshoot all 480vac to 24vdc plant electrical systems and Motor Control Centers
  • •Use Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical and Operational skills to be able to troubleshoot and repair process and packaging equipment (fillers, conveyors, drives, packers, palletizers, etc.)
  • •Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives and other electronically controlled equipment
  • •Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Melter Toledo scales

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 35 - 40 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience.
  • •Strong communication skills and ability to perform under shifting priorities.
  • •Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA, GMPs, and safe practices in chemical facilities.
  • •Trade school, military, or industrial EI&C education and ISA Level 1 certification preferred.
  • •Skilled with 480VAC systems, electrical tools, schematics, and integrating electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
Experience:3-5 yearsManufacturing
Education:High School
Skills:WonderwarePanelViewPLC-5SLC-500ControlLogixDeltaVSiemensGEPowerFlexServo controlsHMI
Certifications:ISA Level 1
Languages:English
Tech Stack:480VAC24VDCPLC-5SLC-500ControlLogixDeltaVSiemensGEPowerFlexServo drivesWonderwarePanelView

Company Brief

DSM
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 2023
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