Electrical & Instrumentation Controls Technician - EIC
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A valid Journeyman Electrician license is required.
- At least 3 years of experience working with industrial electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, or manufacturing equipment is required.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial systems is required.
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs is required.
- A strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including motor controls and power distribution, is required.
- Familiarity with PLC-based systems and basic automation troubleshooting is required.
- Experience working with VFDs and motor control systems is required.
- Ability to use electrical testing tools is required.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints is required.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards, including the National Electrical Code and OSHA, is required.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently in a hands-on environment is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders regularly is required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally is required.
- Ability to work safely around industrial equipment, electrical systems, and production environments is required.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments is required.
- Qualified candidates must be United States citizens because the position involves work on government contracts.
- Install, wire, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, control panels, production equipment, and testing systems.
- Support the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sensors, transmitters, instrumentation, and control devices used in manufacturing and testing operations.
- Assist with PLC-based systems, automation equipment, variable frequency drives, and motor controls; support troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, control, mechanical, and facility systems to ensure equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new production equipment, test systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and troubleshooting logs; read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs.
- Support facility improvements, office renovations, workspace buildouts, equipment relocations, and infrastructure upgrades; assist with laboratory and production area expansions.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and IT teams to support equipment performance, data acquisition systems, facility improvements, and operational objectives.
- Perform work in accordance with electrical codes, OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry best practices; promote a safe working environment and proactively identify potential hazards.
- Perform general maintenance, facility support, equipment repairs, and operational projects as assigned.
- Travel up to 10%.
- A Master Electrician license is preferred; the employer will support qualified Journeyman Electricians in obtaining it.
- OSHA certification or equivalent safety training is a plus.
- Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, pilot plant, or production environments is preferred.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, and industrial controls is preferred.
- Experience supporting laboratory or pilot-scale systems is a plus.
About the company
Vorbeck creates graphene-based materials and solutions, including conductive inks, coatings, and composite materials, with a strong focus on wearable technology and sensing. Its Vor-x graphene tech yields high-quality graphene sheets used in Vor-ink conductive inks, flexible printed electronics, and complete wearable systems, including the Vor-flex belt antenna for tough environments. It differentiates itself with an exclusive Princeton graphene production license and an in-house team of materials scientists, chemists, and engineers that deliver end-to-end systems for defense and public-safety clients. The goal is to provide practical graphene-based materials and wearable electronics that improve communication and sensing in demanding settings.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$20.7M
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Founded
2006
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What believers are saying
- DLA awarded Vorbeck $6.64 million in May 2026 for graphene firefighting foams.
- Vorbeck opened a 47,000-square-foot Grand Forks plant on May 6, 2026.
- UND partnerships and internships deepen hiring access for graphene and manufacturing talent.
What critics are saying
- Vorbeck depends heavily on DLA and military foam demand by October 2026.
- Grand Forks scaling from launch to industrial output invites quality and yield failures.
- PFAS-foam rivals and AFFF incumbents will attack Vorbeck O3 performance claims aggressively.
What makes Vorbeck unique
- Vorbeck holds Princeton-licensed graphene production rights from its 2006 origin.
- Vorbeck O3 is UL 162-listed, PFAS-free foam beating legacy AFFF benchmarks.
- Vorbeck combines advanced materials R&D with manufacturing for defense and first responders.
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-5%Vorbeck Materials opens manufacturing facility. May 12, 2026 Facility will provide UND students with employment, experiential learning opportunities Last week, campus and community leaders cut the ribbon of a manufacturing facility that will provide experiential learning opportunities for UND students, while also bolstering the region's economy. On May 6, Vorbeck Materials - a Maryland-based manufacturer of products for clients spanning the defense, aerospace and first responder industries - opened its new, 47,000 square foot campus in Grand Forks. Tyler Sletten, director of operations for Vorbeck, opened the event. Sletten, who previously worked at UND's Center for Innovation, reminisced on meeting company leadership for the first time. "When I sat in the boardroom at CFI and learned about Vorbeck, I came away knowing that we had to have this company in Grand Forks," he said. Vorbeck CEO John Lettow added that the "national and global level talent at UND" was a major factor in choosing to build its manufacturing facility in Grand Forks. "The first thing we noticed about this area is that it has a fantastically connected business ecosystem," Lettow said. "Then there is UND. It is an incredible asset to this community. It has excellent programs - national security, the Research Institute for Autonomous Systems, UAS and growing space programs. It's just an ideal place that we are honored to be." North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven cited rising enrollment at UND - and Vorbeck's partnership with the College of Engineering & Mines to provide internship opportunities - as a boon to the region's workforce. "Think about what this means for recruiting people to live in North Dakota, in this exciting, growing economy," Hoeven said. "If you're a student interested in space, aerospace or UAS, you don't just see it in the classroom - you live it. You can be part of these companies developing these technologies and jobs for the future." In addition to providing internship and employment opportunities for UND students, Vorbeck sponsors UND's Advanced Rocketry Club - an organization introducing students to the mechanics of designing and testing rockets. One such Vorbeck product that will be manufactured at the new facility - and beneficial to area first responders - is its patented graphene-based firefighting foam. According to Lettow, the product is more effective than traditional firefighting agents and contains no PFAS, a chemical known to cause environmental and health harms. "We now have the highest performing foam, not only in the country but also in the world," Lettow said. Following the ribbon-cutting, members of the Grand Forks Fire Department demonstrated the capabilities of Vorbeck's firefighting foam by extinguishing a simulated fire.
Vorbeck Materials has announced gold sponsorship of the Congressional Fire Services Institute's 36th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner, taking place 18–19 March 2026 in Washington, DC. The announcement comes ahead of the commercial launch of Vorbeck O3, the first PFAS-free, UL 162-listed firefighting foam concentrate that claims to surpass legacy AFFF performance standards. The Maryland-based company's timing aligns with the US military's October 2026 deadline for transitioning away from PFAS-containing firefighting foams. Third-party testing showed Vorbeck O3 achieves up to 30% faster extinguishment than competing fluorine-free foams and delivers burn-back protection exceeding both new fluorine-free standards and legacy AFFF benchmarks. Vorbeck manufactures the foam at its North Dakota facility, with the product available in various quantities from five-gallon pails to bulk orders.
September 29, 2016- Vorbeck has introduced Vor-flex™ Engineered HNBR Elastomer which is a Rubber Reinforced with Vor-x® Graphene.