Industrial I&E Reliability Technologist

Do these questions describe you?

• Do you thrive on diagnosing tough issues across PLCs, instrumentation, and plant automation?
• Can you quickly isolate faults in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems?
• Are you comfortable calibrating pressure, temperature, and flow devices to tight tolerances?
• Do you enjoy partnering with engineers, planners, and operations to make equipment better than before?

If so, you could be our next I&E Technician II – Mechanical Equipment (Wyandotte, MI – Resins) at the BASF Wyandotte Manufacturing site.

Your impact at the BASF Wyandotte Manufacturing site

You'll install, maintain, and repair critical plant equipment, elevating reliability across the ED group by executing precise instrumentation and electrical work while following BASF site and corporate procedures.

You will be hands-on with

• Flow and SIS Instruments
• Temperature and Pressure Instruments & Transmitters
• Valve Actuators/Positioners
• MCC Equipment
• Profibus

How you'll work

• Partner with maintenance supervision, technicians, engineers, and production to design and implement equipment modifications.
• Analyze performance issues, troubleshoot root causes, and recommend actions—reporting findings and solutions to supervision.
• Support planning by estimating parts, materials, and labor time for I&E repairs and projects.
• Calibrate instruments using appropriate equipment (pressure, temperature, flow, etc.).
• Participate actively in safety meetings; maintain a team-focused mindset and strong attendance record.
• Respond to call-ins and support after-hours production needs; work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Schedule

Monday–Friday rotating 10-hour day shifts with overtime as needed.

Physical requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.; carry up to 25 lbs.; push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and crawl when tasks require.
• Climb vertical fixed ladders with ladder cages, plus portable step and extension ladders.
• Enter and work within confined spaces.

Must-haves

• Electrical troubleshooting, installation, and repair capabilities
• Experience with electrical/electronic systems
• Maintenance and general repair skills
• Industrial electrical background
• High School diploma or GED
• Basic computer literacy