Chemical Plant Electronics Tech

Company: AMPAC Fine Chemicals
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Chemical Plant Electronics Technician Summary: Performs calibration, maintenance, and construction support for all types of instrumentation and control devices and systems in fine chemical and pharmaceutical production plants, pilot plants and laboratories and their supporting utilities. Work Performed: Includes calibration, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, construction, modification, testing, installation and operational checkout of electronic and electromechanical devices and systems. Devices include processing utility instrumentation and controls, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and computer based controls, laboratory equipment, test equipment, scales, recorders, programmer logic controllers, cameras, radios and computers. Includes validation, calibration and maintenance of pharmaceutical equipment which requires understanding of cGMP requirements and regulations, and includes calibration and care of reference, transfer and electrical / electronic primary and secondary standards. Plans the sequence of operational determines work methods. Maintains, writes and follows calibration and maintenance procedures. Interfaces with Operations to coordinate work and minimize downtime. Interfaces with construction, start-up and validation personnel to provide control systems support. May require examination of process control software as necessary to perform work listed above. May require use of common shop tools, up to and including lathes and mills, in support of work on instrumentation controls. Work also includes minor electrical and mechanical repair or modification work which interfaces with instrumentation and controls, and may, when appropriate, include tasks normally performed by other crafts. Qualifications: Associates degree in Electronics plus a minimum of (4) four years experience (such as a trade school, apprenticeship or military) commensurate with work described herein. Working knowledge of electronics, metrology, process controls and instrumentation as they apply to the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge cGMP practices, ISO 9000 and chemical plant operations including experience with chemicals and personal protective equipment. Computer experience is mandatory. This is a on-site, Union based position. We are a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Candidate must be open to swing and/or graveyard shift, including weekends and holidays. Starting pay rate is $53.28 an hour plus shift differential.

Keywords: AMPAC Fine Chemicals, Petaluma , Chemical Plant Electronics Tech, Engineering , Rancho Cordova, California