E/C Technician - Gurnee

Roquette • Gurnee, IL

2d • $40 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. The Role: We are looking for our next E/C Technician within our Maintenance Team. The E/C Technician will be responsible for maintaining and improving the plant’s electrical and control systems, including troubleshooting, installing, and calibrating a variety of control devices and power distribution equipment. The position requires hands-on work with PLCs, DCS systems, VFDs, and instrumentation, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, a safety-first mindset, and a desire to grow with evolving plant automation technologies. This position is located in Gurnee, IL The current wage range for this role is estimated to be $40-43/hourly. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Requirements

• Two (2) year technical degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in utility or industrial electrical and controls systems
• Experience with preventative maintenance calibrations and installation of various instrumentations.
• Demonstrated understanding of 3 phase motor control starters

Responsibilities

• Supports and adheres to all safety requirements.
• Responsible for maintenance and improvement of the electrical system within Roquette.
• Knowledge and understanding of DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC.
• Works safely with up to 480-volt equipment on controls portions.
• Working knowledge of motor starters, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), control valves, KV valves, BMS (Burner Management Systems), meters, switches, transmitters, and other control-related devices.
• Performs in-depth testing and validation of control devices using a volt-ohmmeter, megger, amp meter, 475 field communicator, and other test and configuration equipment.
• Assists in minimizing inventory costs through standardization and reducing unnecessary stock.
• Assists in the selection of the most reliable hardware and wiring methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree