Instrumentation and Electrical Technician (3rd Shift)
Location: San Marcos, TX
Shift:3rd Shift – 10:00pm – 6:30am CST | Sunday - Thursday
Noveon Magnetics, established in 2016, is a sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnet manufacturer headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. We are the first company in more than two decades to produce and deliver sintered NdFeB magnets at commercial scale on American soil.
Our 100-acre campus provides room to scale production beyond 2,000 metric tons annually. Noveon conducts every step of the manufacturing process in Texas, including research and development, powder metallurgy, sintering, machining, plating, assembly, and delivery, making our EcoFlux™ magnets 100% Made in America. Noveon's EcoFlux™ magnets power the electric motors behind robotics, hybrid and electric vehicles, aerospace systems, industrial equipment, and energy infrastructure. These high-performance magnets play a critical role in the technologies that drive electrification and innovation around the world.
Our goal is to build the best magnets in the world and change how the world electrifies. We're looking for exceptional people who want to learn, build, and help lay the foundation for this company and for their own careers in the years ahead.
Position Summary
Noveon is seeking a highly skilled and detailed-orientated Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to help aid in factory start up, electrical installs, and wiring. A qualified candidate will have a long history of quality job completion, extensive electrical knowledge, and a positive attitude. This role will require working with several teams across the factory floor and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Working in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Safely performing work in accordance with NEC NFPA 70, plant LOTO procedures, and local electrical codes.
- Troubleshooting PLC and HMI code.
- Diagnosing and resolving automation and electrical control issues.
- Calibrating instrumentation including pressure sensors, thermocouples and load cells.
- Analyzing automation system logs to identify performance anomalies.
- Installing cable trays, EMTs, ridged conduits, electrical panels, disconnects, and MCCs.
- Troubleshooting, repairing, and installing instrumentation; transmitters, control valves, switches, breakers, starters, relays, and VFD.
- Utilizing a variety of instruments including ultrasonic, mass flow, pressure transducers thermocouples, RDs, load cells, etc.
- Pulling wire and other various tasks needed to complete projects on time.
- Maintaining a clean work area.
- Communicating effectively and respectfully with all team members and contractors.
Required Qualifications
- Has a journeyman license with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Has experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Has experience in control wiring and specification.
- Has the ability to read electrical blueprints and work from schematics.
- Has experience working with low and high voltage equipment: 24, DC and AC, 120, 208, 277, and 480 volts.
- Has experience running industrial equipment such as a forklift, boom lift, overhead crane, scissor lift, etc.
- Has 2 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience. (Oil and gas or plant and manufacturing industry preferred).
- Has a knowledge of PLC I/O and analog.
- Can work 2nd shift, after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Has a strong eye for safety and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates professionalism, positive attitude, and the ability to work as a team.
- Shows a willingness to adapt and make changes and come up with creative solutions.
- Can move up to 50lbs and able to bend, crouch, walk, and stand for long periods of time.
Why Join Noveon Magnetics
At Noveon Magnetics, our mission is simple: manufacture quality magnets that power the future. We are seeking motivated individuals who want to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting Day 1
- HSA with employer contributions
- EAP
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- PTO after 90 days
- Sick Leave
- Company-paid Holidays
Employment with Noveon Magnetics is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Certain positions may also require eligibility to access export-controlled information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must meet all applicable employment and regulatory requirements.
Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.