E&I Technician

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our growing Facilities Maintenance team. This position will be available at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE, and report directly to the Engineering, Maintenance & Quality Manager.

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical and instrumentation systems that support laboratory and pilot-scale operations.  This position is responsible for installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of equipment in a dynamic R&D environment.

Working within a fast-paced, research-driven setting, the technician will support both standard and custom-built systems, partnering closely with engineers, scientists, and operations teams to maintain safe, efficient, and highly adaptable lab operations.  This role reports directly to the Engineering, Maintenance & Quality Manager and supports the Discovery Hub, with occasional work at the Experimental Station Laboratories and the Elkton-Tenzing sites, requiring flexibility across locations.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety by adhering to all environmental, health, and operational procedures

• Inspect, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems, including pressure regulators, relief devices, and control valves

• Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems and instrumentation using diagnostic tools (multimeters, clamp meters, etc.)

• Diagnose and maintain process instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow)

• Diagnose and maintain AC/DC variable speed drives

• Support and troubleshoot control systems (PLCs, DCS, ControlLogix, RSLogix)

• Apply technical documentation (drawings, manuals, specifications) and collaborate with vendors to resolve complex issues

• Participate in maintenance planning, job plans, SOP development, and work order documentation

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime

• Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve lab and equipment performance

The following are required for this role:

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical documentation, and understand electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation

• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and the national codes/regulations (NEC, NFPA)

• Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office

• Physical ability to perform job tasks (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.) and wear required PPE, including supplied-air full-face respirator

The following is preferred for this role:

• Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Engineering Technology, or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program

• 5+ years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments and understanding of chemical/industrial processes

• Familiarity with safe work practices, including work permitting, Lockout/Tagout, and Line Break

• Strong overall knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial operations

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

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The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."