E/C Technician - Gurnee

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.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You'll Do:

• 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 You'll Need:

Education:

• Two (2) year technical degree or equivalent experience

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

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility required to meet facility demands.Position will be on call in rotation.

Work Environment:
This position works 95% of the time inside; 5% of the time is spent outside. Occasionally this position requires working with hazards, extreme heat/cold; humidity, heights, exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands of this position include repetitive use of hands and arms. Individual must be able to talk, hear, see, and distinguish colors. Individual must be able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs. and climb stairs.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace"

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com