Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203Salary Range: $33.00 - $38.00 HourlyAvailable Shifts:
1A: Sundays – Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM – 6:30PM
1B: Thursdays – Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM – 6:30PM
2A: Sundays – Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM – 6:30AM
2B: Thursdays – Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM – 6:30AM
 

JOB SUMMARY
The I&E Technician – Regulatory Systems is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, verifying, troubleshooting compliance-critical inspection, coding, and monitoring systems in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
This role ensures that all regulatory systems operate within validated parameters to meet food safety, accuracy, traceability, and audit requirements. The technician serves as a key technical owner that directly impacts product integrity and regulatory compliance.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
VISION & CODE VERIFICATION SYSTEM
Maintain and troubleshoot vision inspection systems used to:
•    Verify correct label application
•    Validate UV 2D code readability and accuracy
•    Perform routine verification checks to ensure:
•    Code contrast, placement, and readability meet specification
•    Label-to-product validation is functioning correctly
•    Support changeovers and product recipe validation
•    Document verification results for audit traceability
•    Support QA during internal and external audits

INDUSTRIAL PRINTING SYSTEMS
Maintain and troubleshoot industrial printers used for:
•    UV 2D code printing
•    Date coding
•    Lot traceability
•    Product information labeling
•    Perform print quality verification checks
•    Calibrate print timing, placement, and communication with line controls
•    Manage preventative maintenance schedules
•    Validate printer performance after maintenance or repairs
•    Experience with Videojet and/or Markem-Imaje printers is highly valued

METAL DETECTION & X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS
•    Perform scheduled calibrations and verification testing
•    Validate sensitivity using certified test standards

•    Troubleshoot detection faults and reject system issues
•    Ensure reject mechanisms function reliably
•    Maintain complete calibration and verification documentation
•    Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness Experience with Loma X-ray systems is preferred.

CHECKWEIGHERS & SCALES
•    Perform scale calibration and verification per regulatory schedule
•    Ensure compliance with weights and measures standards
•    Troubleshoot load cells, signal conditioning, and drift
•    Maintain audit-ready documentation
•    Support validation after mechanical or electrical repairs

TEMPERATURE MONITORING & CHART RECORDERS
•    Maintain electronic or chart-based temperature monitoring systems
•    Calibrate and verify chart recorders and data logging systems
•    Validate alarm and notification functionality
•    Ensure proper data retention and regulatory compliance

RTD SYSTEMS
•    Perform RTD calibration and verification
•    Validate temperature accuracy using certified reference standards
•    Troubleshoot sensor drift, wiring issues, and signal inconsistencies
•    Support validation of critical control points (CCPs)

CHEMICAL CONDUCTIVITY MONITORING
•    Calibrate and verify conductivity probes used for:
•    CIP validation
•    Chemical additive verification
•    Troubleshoot probe fouling, scaling, and signal drift
•    Maintain regulatory documentation and calibration records

DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE
•    Maintain calibration and verification records within CMMS or regulatory systems
•    Ensure systems remain within validated control limits
•    Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
•    Participate in root cause investigations involving compliance systems
•    Assist in developing or updating SOPs related to inspection and validation systems
 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    2-5 Years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
•    Instrumentations degree or Industrial Maintenance certifications, preferred
•    Experience maintaining or troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation, or inspection systems
•    Working knowledge of calibration principles and verification procedures
•    Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation
•    Familiarity with industrial control systems (24VDC, 120VAC)
•    Strong troubleshooting skills in regulated production environments
•    Experience in food manufacturing or similar regulated industries is highly preferred
•    Experience with Videojet printers, Markem-Imaje printers, Loma X-ray systems, vision systems, checkweighers, or 
conductivity instrumentation is a plus

KEY COMPETENCIES
•    High attention to detail
•    Strong documentation discipline
•    Audit readiness mindset
•    Technical ownership of compliance-critical systems
•    Cross-functional collaboration w