Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (1st Shift) - Princeton, NJ

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – 1st Shift

Princeton, NJ

Join our team as a skilled Electrical Instrumentation Technician, who will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting plant electrical systems from 480VAC to 24VDC. You’ll support reliable production by repairing process and packaging equipment and resolving issues with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and other controls. This role also ensures accurate operations through instrumentation setup and calibration and consistent documentation in CMMS and Excel. If you’re driven by hands‑on problem‑solving and maintaining safe, compliant operations, this position puts you at the center of keeping our systems running smoothly.

Your key responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical distribution panels
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot all 480vac to 24vdc plant electrical systems and Motor Control Centers
• Use Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical and Operational skills to be able to troubleshoot and repair process and packaging equipment (fillers, conveyors, drives, packers, palletizers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives and other electronically controlled equipment
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Melter Toledo scales
• Install, setup, calibrate, inspect, and troubleshoot process instrumentation equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI (Wonderware and other) programming

We bring

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform under shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA, GMPs, and safe practices in chemical facilities.
• Trade school, military, or industrial EI&C education and ISA Level 1 certification preferred.
• Skilled with 480VAC systems, electrical tools, schematics, and integrating electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Familiar with PLC‑5, SLC‑500, ControlLogix, DeltaV, Siemens, GE, PowerFlex, servo controls, and HMI platforms like Wonderware and PanelView

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $35.00 - $40.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.