Instrumentation & Electrical Technician – Industrial Manufacturing (3rd Shift) - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Rochester, NY

17d

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an E&I Maintenance Technician to support industrial manufacturing operations. The position involves troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on production equipment, including injection molding systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and facility HVAC. The role suits a mechanically inclined technician with electrical and diagnostic experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The stated shift is Sunday 10:30 PM through Friday 7:00 AM, with a 15% shift differential. The posting lists a pay range of $27.11–$40.67 per hour in the role details and separately lists an estimated New York hourly range of $25.58–$38.36. The position may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician.
• Electrical diagnostics experience with 120V–480V systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience repairing mechanical systems, including bearings, belts, couplings, and alignment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• At least 2 years of experience working on molding machines.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.; occasional assisted lifting above 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to work safely around energized systems and moving machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Motor controls and VFD troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC drives.
• Experience with industrial automation systems.
• CMMS/SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and AC/DC drives.
• Diagnose mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment through basic fault tracing and component replacement.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
• Maintain and repair HVAC and facility support systems as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, and process stability.
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1.
• Paid time off and designated paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

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