I&E / Process Technician

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) / Process Technician

Location: Katy, TX 77449
Pay: $20–$24/hour
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Schedule: Rotating Day/Night Shift – approximately one month per shift
Example: October – Day | November – Night | December – Day

We are seeking a hands-on I&E / Process Technician to support manufacturing operations, equipment troubleshooting, and production cycle-time analysis. This position will work closely with production and automation teams to identify bottlenecks, improve processes, and maintain automated and electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure production cycle time (CT) by workstation

• Accurately enter cycle-time measurements into data sheets

• Perform cycle-time and bottleneck analysis

• Record station processes on video to identify non-value-added activities and improvement opportunities

• Troubleshoot automated equipment, sensors, electronic components, and electrical controls

• Assist with PLC and automation system troubleshooting

• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections

• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Use multimeters and other diagnostic/testing equipment

• Assist with equipment repairs, calibration, and component replacement

• Follow all electrical, equipment, and workplace safety procedures

• Work with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of electrical, instrumentation, electronics, automation, manufacturing, or related technical experience preferred

• Technical degree/certification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field preferred

• Experience with PLCs, sensors, automated production equipment, or electrical controls

• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Experience with cycle-time studies or manufacturing process improvement is a plus

• Comfortable using Excel/data sheets to document findings

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing environment

• Must be willing to rotate between day and night shifts monthly