About this role
Interested in a career that matters?
Join our Maintenance team in Franklinton, North Carolina, as an Instrument and Electrical Technician and help keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you’ll support reliable production by maintaining and troubleshooting critical electrical and instrumentation systems.
The Role & Your Impact
You will maintain and optimize plant electrical and control systems by:
Installing, calibrating, and maintaining process control instruments
Troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment up to 480V/600V
Diagnosing PLC, VFD, and automation system issues to minimize downtime
Performing preventive and predictive maintenance
Supporting equipment upgrades, installations, and shutdowns
Following all safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, NEC, NFPA)
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Ability to read electrical schematics, control diagrams, and P&IDs
Strong troubleshooting skills and safety mindset
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Associate’s degree or trade certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Automation
PLC experience (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
Licensed Electrician or ISA CCST certification
Experience with SCADA, HMI, or industrial networks
What We Offer
Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities
Stable manufacturing operation with growth potential
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
On‑site role at our Franklinton manufacturing facility
Industrial production environment with required PPE
Shift work and occasional overtime may be required
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range: $26-$35/hour
401(k) with up to 9% company contribution
Minimum 3 weeks of vacation, plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Healthcare savings account option
Parental leave, tuition reimbursement, EAP
All benefits begin on your first day
Relevant Information
Application deadline: May 8, 2026
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
About Novonesis
Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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