E&I Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician)

Location: Louisville, KY
Shift: Day Shift | Monday – Friday
Pay: $36.00 – $46.00/hour (commensurate with experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced E&I Technician to join their growing maintenance and reliability team in Louisville, KY. This position plays a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical, instrumentation, robotic, and automated manufacturing systems throughout the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys solving complex electrical and automation challenges while working in a highly automated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs, robotics, instrumentation, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Instrumentation

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control drawings.
• Calibrate, loop-check, verify, and document process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain VFDs, soft starters, motor controls, MCCs, sensors, and electrical distribution systems.
• Perform PLC installation, troubleshooting, and basic programming.

Robotics & Automation

• Diagnose and recover robotic systems, including EOAT, vision systems, safety circuits, and peripheral equipment.
• Troubleshoot automated production equipment, conveyors, robotic cells, and control systems.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and process reliability.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities utilizing CMMS/eMaint systems.
• Inspect equipment to identify wear, failures, misalignment, and process deviations.
• Replace worn or defective electrical, robotic, and mechanical components.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs accurately.
• Provide technical support and expertise to production and operations teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety policies, GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Train operators and technicians on the safe operation of robotic and automated systems.
• Maintain a safe work environment while working around energized equipment and automated machinery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial electrical and automation maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial robotics such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Motoman, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of motors, sensors, conveyors, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Experience with electrical testing and calibration equipment including digital multimeters and loop calibrators.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and instrumentation diagrams.
• Food manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at various heights.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated equipment.
• Must be able to wear required PPE in a manufacturing environment.

Why This Opportunity?

• Monday through Friday day shift schedule.
• Competitive hourly compensation of $36.00 – $46.00 per hour.
• Work with advanced automation, robotics, and process control systems.
• Stable manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth and technical development.
• Be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Recruiter Notes

• Seeking a true E&I Technician with strong electrical troubleshooting and automation experience.
• Robotics experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration, VFDs, and automated production equipment is required.
• Ideal backgrounds include food manufacturing, consumer products, chemical processing, packaging, automotive, or other highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Must be comfortable troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced production environment.