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Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Hiring Bonus 10K

Air Products


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 53 - 63
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Air Products we reimagine whats possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter we create solutions that launch people into space support lifesaving care in hospitals and enable the construction of groundbreaking world scale production facilities.


Reimagine Whats Possible



Do you enjoy working in a plant environment Do you like to be part of a team with a positive demeanor and focused on safety You could be a great fit for our maintenance team in Santa Clara! We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our Santa Clara CA plant and distribution terminal.

About the Facility

The Santa Clara operation includes:

  • Air Separation Units (ASUs)
  • Nitrogen production and liquefaction facilities
  • Argon production systems
  • Industrial gas distribution terminal
  • Regional pipeline and customer supply systems serving multiple customers throughout the Bay Area.

Key Job Responsibilities

As an I&E Technician you will:

  • Install maintain calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical equipment.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on analyzers transmitters control valves pressure and temperature instruments and electrical distribution equipment.
  • Troubleshoot industrial control systems PLCs VFDs MCCs motor starters motors transformers UPS systems and switchgear.
  • Support critical safety system testing and validation activities.
  • Maintain plant gas analyzers including moisture analyzers oxygen analyzers and process instrumentation.
  • Perform inspections and maintenance of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment.
  • Utilize SAP and computerized maintenance systems to document maintenance activities and equipment history.
  • Support plant outages turnaround activities and major maintenance projects.
  • Coordinate with operations engineering contractors and customers to safely execute maintenance activities.
  • Participate actively in site safety programs and promote Air Products safety culture.

Hiring Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum five years of industrial maintenance (plant maintenance preferred) experience in instrumentation electrical controls manufacturing chemical processing utilities or similar industrial environments.
  • Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds climb ladders and work at heights when required.
  • Ability to read and interpret:
    • Electrical schematics
    • Single-line diagrams
    • P&IDs
    • Instrument loop drawings
  • Experience troubleshooting:
    • Industrial electrical systems
    • Instrumentation and analyzers
    • VFDs and motor controls

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

  • Safety-focused and committed to doing the job the right way.
  • A self-starter who can work independently and make sound decisions.
  • Comfortable troubleshooting complex systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  • Eager to learn plant operations and expand technical expertise.
  • A strong communicator who works effectively with operations maintenance engineering and customer personnel.

Whats In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

  • Affordable medical dental and vision insurance available day 1 of employment
  • 401k retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
  • Paid Vacation holidays and sick time
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical dependent daycare)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance (AD&D) supplemental AD&D
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

The expected hourly pay rate is $53.07 - $63.48 hourly plus bonus. This is the rate that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. Its important to note that individual compensation packages are determined based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications.

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Founded in 1940 Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine whats possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers our communities and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age citizenship gender marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or veteran status.


Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail us at General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather youll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.


Required Experience:

IC


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Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With more than 17,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and ... View more

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