Instrument & Electrical Technician

Asahi Kasei•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, LLC is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. Under minimal supervision, this position performs instrumentation and electrical maintenance in a manufacturing plant. The role reports directly to the I&E Supervisor and does not supervise other employees. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed. Domestic travel of up to 10% may be required for training and visits to other company locations. Celgard develops and manufactures membrane battery separators used in lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles and energy storage systems. The company is part of the Asahi Kasei Group, which operates in the materials, homes, and health care sectors and has more than 46,000 employees worldwide. The position is based in a manufacturing plant and requires working in a production environment. Work involves standing and walking for up to 80% of the time; working at heights up to 30 feet; lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; and bending and twisting to reach equipment. The role may also involve pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, using a company cell phone, communicating across the site, and prioritizing tasks. Lighting and temperature are described as adequate. Celgard offers comprehensive healthcare benefits effective the first day of the month, flexible spending and health savings accounts, vacation, paid holidays and floating holidays, a 401(k) safe harbor contribution and matching, paid parental leave after one year of employment, an employee assistance program, and life and disability insurance. Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of experience performing instrumentation and electrical work in an industrial environment.
Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of AC/DC electrical systems.
Ability to repair and/or replace electrical components.
Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically for training and visits to other company locations.
Ability to work the stated Monday–Friday schedule and flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the physical and production-environment demands described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology.
Five or more years of industrial instrumentation and electrical experience.
Experience supporting instrumentation and control loops for temperature, pressure, tension, and flow.
Experience in blown or cast film extrusion, lamination, process ovens, web coating, or web converting equipment.
Military technical experience in electrical, instrumentation, electronics, automation, or control systems; applicable experience may be considered equivalent to related civilian experience.
Ability to perform diagnostics and setup of PLCs and AC inverter drives.
Experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and PowerFlex drives.
PIV equipment experience, including forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-man lifts.
Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems.
Experience supporting Fanuc robotics troubleshooting and repair.
Experience supporting Omron AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical calibrations and preventive maintenance.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power systems, motor drives, control systems, and instruments used in those systems.
Safely use electrical test equipment, including volt, ohm, and current meters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment.
Install instruments and verify correct instrument installation.
Support new equipment installations by performing point-to-point verification before startup.
Update electrical drawings and procedures as needed.
Write detailed written reports.
Operate PIV equipment, including forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-man lifts.
Repair and/or replace electrical components.
Train other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and areas of personal expertise.
Work collaboratively with maintenance and manufacturing personnel.
Participate in cross-functional teams to contribute to continuous improvement.
Follow Celgard safety guidelines and procedures and support a safe work culture.