Instrument & Electrical Technician

Asahi Kasei • Charlotte, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, LLC is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Technician for its Maintenance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. Reporting directly to the I&E Supervisor, this role performs instrumentation and electrical maintenance under minimal supervision and does not supervise others. The position supports manufacturing equipment and systems, safety, equipment installations, and continuous improvement.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with flexibility to work nights or weekends as needed. Travel up to 10% domestically is required for training and visits to other company locations.

The role 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, climbing ladders, bending and twisting to reach equipment, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds or exertion to push, pull, or move objects. The technician may use a company cell phone, carry out site-wide communications, and prioritize tasks. Lighting and temperature are adequate.

Celgard develops and manufactures high-performance membrane technology, including separators used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. It is part of the Asahi Kasei Group. The company describes its values as Sincerity, Challenge, and Creativity.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of experience performing instrumentation and electrical work in an industrial environment required.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing and walking for up to 80% of the time, working at heights up to 30 feet, climbing ladders, bending and twisting, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds or equivalent pushing, pulling, or moving exertion.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology.
• At least 5 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.
• Experience with automation and robotics.
• Military technical experience in electrical, instrumentation, electronics, automation, or control systems; applicable experience will 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.
• Experience operating PIV equipment such as forklifts, portable hoists, cherry pickers, and one-man lifts.
• 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/or verify correct instrument installation.
• Support new equipment installations by performing point-to-point verification before startup.
• Update electrical drawings and procedures when needed.
• Write detailed 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 and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Follow Celgard safety guidelines and procedures and support a safe work culture.
• Travel domestically up to 10% for training and visits to other company locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits effective the first day of the month.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Vacation, 8 paid holidays, and 24 hours of floating holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution and matching.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED