Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician III

Amyris, Inc.

1d • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

At Amyris, we believe every career journey is unique and authentic to the individual. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and grow alongside us—you may be exactly the right person for this role or future opportunities.
Are you an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation technician who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys owning troubleshooting from diagnosis through resolution? Do you take pride in safe, complaint, and reliable operations? If so, we’d love to meet you.
We’re seeking a senior level Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician III to support our manufacturing operations in Leland, NC. In this role, you’ll independently maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair facility and process equipment essential to our production operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and GMP compliance.
This is a fully onsite role based in Leland, NC.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work independently, safely, and efficiently with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to work off shift hours and be available for emergency response.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of progressive E&I maintenance experience, particularly in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Associate’s degree or trade school certification in electrical, instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to write clear technical reports and communicate effectively with cross functional teams.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience operating a forklift in an industrial or manufacturing environment; certification will be provided or renewed onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by actively participating in safety programs, audits, committees, and incident prevention initiatives.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of electrical and stored energy hazards, including proper execution of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe work permits.
• Strictly adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety, hygiene, and ISO 22716 – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Serve as a safety role model and technical resource for peers.
• Independently perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on process and facility equipment.
• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose root cause issues and repair or replace:
• Process instrumentation and control devices
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motor starters, MCC components, and associated controls
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting events and multi‑craft maintenance activities.
• Support and repair mechanical and utility systems, including:
• Compressed air, steam, hot oil, cooling, and chilled water systems
• Pumps, piping assemblies, vessels, and agitation systems
• Gearboxes, mechanical seals, and seal lubrication systems
• Collaborate across trades to complete complex maintenance and improvement projects.
• Accurately document completed work, troubleshooting findings, and recommendations using CMMS and reports.
• Communicate effectively across shifts, departments, and leadership levels.
• Support maintenance operations by safely operating a forklift to move materials and equipment as needed (forklift certification provided onsite).
• Work off shift hours and respond to emergency call-ins as business needs require.

Benefits

• Amyris is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis, and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, depth of experience and specific work location.
• Amyris is committed to providing a diverse array of inclusive benefits and perks to support employees and their families’ wellbeing including access to robust healthcare, mental wellness benefits, family leave, discounted fitness memberships, education reimbursement, flexible paid time off, 17 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and additional paid time off including 3 volunteer days, and bereavement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees