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

GE Aerospace•Newark, NJ

About The Position

GE Aerospace is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations. The role maintains and troubleshoots production and facility equipment, with a focus on electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and equipment reliability. It supports process instrumentation, DAQ systems, PLC- and PC-based controls, furnaces, utilities, and related equipment. The technician works with operators, engineers, process owners, maintenance teammates, and contractors to diagnose problems, improve equipment performance, minimize downtime, and maintain accurate work and calibration records. The role requires compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements, electrical codes, aerospace quality requirements, and site procedures. Work may involve industrial conditions such as noise, heights, and confined spaces, as well as varying shifts; overtime and weekend coverage may be needed. The position requires at least five years of industrial E&I maintenance experience and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain required security clearance. Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires the employee to establish U.S. Person status. GE Aerospace describes the role as offering professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, and comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school or institution, or a technical diploma, associate degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
At least five years of industrial E&I maintenance experience in manufacturing, processing, utilities, laboratory, or similar industrial environments.
Experience performing instrument calibrations and equipment maintenance.
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.
Well-organized, with attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Adaptable and dependable, able to follow direction and cooperate with others.
Problem-solving skills, teamwork, and ability to work independently.
Helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain the required security clearance.
Ability to establish U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Ability to work safely in an industrial environment that may include noise, heights, and confined spaces, and to support varying shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Dependable, adaptable, and willing to step in where needed.
Positive, professional, collaborative, and transparent approach.
Focused and organized, with a strong sense of ownership.
Leadership ability, including communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Ability to challenge existing processes and think critically.

Responsibilities

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 multimeters, loop calibrators, and other electrical and instrumentation test equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, PLC I/O lists, and equipment manuals.
Maintain production equipment, furnaces, utilities, and facility systems.
Install, replace, and repair motors, pumps, drives, belts, filters, gears, chains, valves, and other components.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
Support equipment installation, including utility hookups, alignment, and leveling.
Identify and help eliminate equipment issues to improve uptime, reliability, and process performance.
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts.
Collaborate with operators, engineers, process owners, maintenance teammates, and contractors to resolve issues.
Recommend improvements to instrumentation, maintenance practices, and equipment performance.
Respond to issues promptly to minimize production downtime.
Complete work orders, calibration records, maintenance history, and required paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain clear, organized records of repairs, inspections, and completed maintenance activities.
Follow EHS requirements, including LOTO, permits, and risk assessments, along with applicable electrical codes, aerospace quality requirements, and site procedures.
Support contractor activity as needed, including permits, technical guidance, and equipment isolation.
Complete required company, regulatory, and site-specific training.
Support overtime and weekend coverage when needed to meet business demands.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Professional development.
Competitive compensation.