Lead Industrial Controls & Power Systems Technician
Belvidere, NJ | Onsite
Is this you?
- Do you thrive diagnosing 480V 3‑phase motor controls, PLCs, and VFDs under real production deadlines?
- Can you move seamlessly from a Permit Cliqs work permit review to a precise transmitter calibration?
- Are you fluent in LOTO, cGMPs, SOPs, and safety compliance—and comfortable improving them?
What you’ll lead
- Open each job the right way—partner with operations to complete Permit Cliqs (work permits) and verify scope.
- Protect people and assets—enforce lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
- Find and fix fast—locate equipment issues, discuss root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
- Own complex diagnostics—service VFDs, PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), motors, and controls (breakers, fuses, overloads, relays, conduit/cable, protective devices, MCC buckets, switches, calibration controllers, metrology).
- Keep the plant in tune—troubleshoot/repair flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation (including transmitter flow devices, level controls, and temperature measurement).
- Stay ahead—perform preventive maintenance like routine calibration, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
- Support additional site initiatives and other duties as assigned by site leadership.
Your background
- High School Diploma (or equivalent).
- 4+ years in industrial maintenance.
- Availability for weekends, overtime (including standby/coverage), and holidays as needed; willing to cross-train within your craft.
- Demonstrated mastery of industrial electrical systems, diagnostics, and metrology.
Compensation & benefits
Hourly: $23.41 – $43.27, depending on skills, experience, education/training, and primary work location. Plus a comprehensive total rewards package: annual incentive opportunity, retirement savings plan, healthcare coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and other benefits (eligibility rules apply).
Why join dsm-firmenich
- Shape solutions that touch millions daily—sustainability is built into our decisions.
- Advance in a science-led, creativity-rich environment—from biotech advances to sustainability breakthroughs.
- Grow your expertise and leadership in a global company with mobility and learning at its core.
- Be part of collaborative teams that celebrate wins and elevate each other.
About us
We bring progress to life. From planet-friendly alternatives to focus-enhancing fragrances, your work helps shape nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. You’ll have space to learn continuously and to move across businesses, teams, and borders—your voice and ideas matter.
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.
Proficiencies
- Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
- Industrial Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (including heavy equipment)
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Tools you’ll use
- VFDs
- PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Conveyor systems
Agency Statement
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.