Instrumentation Associate

**Proven to Perform.** From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us. **ESSENTIAL TASKS:** - Provide Leadership, Coordination and Organization in the sustaining of all Process and Control related equipment. - Assist in the Incremental Improvement of our equipment and Processes and provide Coordination with Engineering as requirements dictate. - Assist Maintenance Associates in the Sustaining and Troubleshooting of all Process and Control related equipment. - Provide advanced Controls and Automation Troubleshooting support as required. - Provide Technical Support to Maintenance Associates in the Troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, vacuum, and pneumatic equipment and instruments. - Develop Procedures in the Form of Task Element Sheets or equivalent for all Process and Control related Instrumentation to ensure the Maintenance associate are capable of sustaining equipment in a compliant Manner. - Provide training to Maintenance Associates in the Sustaining and Troubleshooting of applicable Process and Control Equipment using TES or equivalents when applicable. - Provide Coordination of all Software and Firmware changes required within the Process area. This Coordination must be consistent with existing Configuration Control Procedures - Act as Primary Liaison between Operations and Engineering - Ensure compliance to Company Policy and Procedures as it relates to the Sustaining of our Process and Control Equipment - Assist with completing minor repairs to advanced Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and vacuum control systems when required. - Complete repairs to power supply system’s when required. - Complete minor repairs and calibrate ultra sonic inspection equipment. - Provide training to new Maintenance Associate when needed to better prepare them for electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum issues. - Make electrical and minor mechanical repairs to Lab equipment. - Provide afterhours support when needed. **NON-ESSENTIAL TASKS:** - Work across departments and plants when required based on the needs of the business. - Provide support to East R&D facility, as well as BPO lab, also provide support for any research or testing for new practices. - Provide Technical Support outside of department as well as Internally. - Participate in cross Plant Communications when required for the purpose of sharing Best Practices - Work with contractors, service technicians, engineering personnel when servicing or installing equipment. - Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. **PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** - Must be proficient in the integration of the above systems and practices using computer software to develop new controls as well as make modifications to existing control systems. - Must have the ability to work from complex drawings, schematics, sketches, parts lists and manuals. Utilize advance mathematics to solve difficult problems. - Working knowledge of reading schematics and programmable logic control programs. - Assumes a major role in the day-to-day safety of the shop employees. - Maintain Compliance to all Configuration Control Policies and Procedures - Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. - Follow prescribed safety and ethics regulations. - Knowledge of all applicable Quality systems Procedures and Practices related to the assigned Work Center - Knowledge of all Safety Policies and Procedures related to the Work Areas. **REQUIREMENTS:** - High School diploma / GED - Associate degree in electronics or Equivalent Military Training and Experience. - Must be able to maintain IME certification by fulfilling all requirements. - Must have proven knowledge of electronics, electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum, programmable logic controllers HMIs and computerized operator interface software. **We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. W…