Vorbeck

Manufacturing

Electrical&InstrumentationControls(EIC)Technician

$0–0k Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Electrical & Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Technician at Vorbeck. Skills: Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls Support, PLC & Automation Support, Troubleshooting, Reading schematics. Support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance. Support equipment performance, data acquisition systems, facility improvements, and operational objectives.

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting; system design

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or GED required. 3+ years of experience working with industrial electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing equipment. Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial systems. Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs. Ability to use electrical testing tools. Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints. Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards (e.g., NEC, OSHA). Able to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently in a hands-on environment.

Nice to Have

Master Electrician license preferred. Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, pilot plant, or production environments preferred. Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, and industrial controls preferred. Experience supporting lab or pilot-scale systems is a plus.

What You'll Do.

Support the installation

and repair of electrical systems

and facility infrastructure.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT teams to support equipment performance, data acquisition systems, facility improvements, and operational objectives.

Communication Scope

Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT teams

Full Job Description

Vorbeck Materials is engineering the future of technology for first responders, military, and industry. From PFAS-free firefighting foams to conformal antennas, we deliver mission-critical solutions with superior performance. Job Type: Full-time Classification: Non- Exempt Pay : $40 - $50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Physical Setting/work location: Onsite, Grand Forks, ND. Vorbeck is seeking a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Controls (EIC) Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, production equipment, and facility infrastructure. This role combines electrical and controls expertise with general maintenance responsibilities to help maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the facility. * Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance: Install, wire, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, control panels, production equipment, and testing systems. * Instrumentation & Controls Support: Support the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sensors, transmitters, instrumentation, and control devices used in manufacturing and testing operations. * PLC & Automation Support: Assist with PLC-based systems, automation equipment, VFDs, and motor controls. Support troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance. * Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on electrical, instrumentation, control, mechanical, and facility systems to ensure equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. * Equipment Installation & Commissioning: Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new production equipment, test systems, and facility infrastructure. * Electrical Documentation & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and troubleshooting logs. Read and interpret electri

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