Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Posted 10 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Full Time Internship”
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- Expected experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Internship
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelCertificate
Field of studyHVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical
Study levelAssociate degree
LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.
As an Intern at LotusWorks, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced team and gain practical knowledge. This internship is a fantastic opportunity for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates to kickstart their careers.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) team in the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of facility systems across electrical distribution, instrumentation, and control networks.
- Assist senior technicians with preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) tasks on electrical panels, switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, transmitters, and instrumentation devices under supervision.
- Participate in equipment inspections and field verifications, ensuring safe work areas, proper PPE use, and compliance with site safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, confined space, etc.).
- Learn and apply basic electrical measurement and diagnostic techniques (voltage, current, continuity, insulation resistance) under mentor guidance.
- Support instrumentation calibration and verification for transmitters (temperature, pressure, flow, level, conductivity, pH), following standard calibration procedures.
- Assist with the setup and execution of infrared (IR) scans, vibration checks, and panel inspections, learning to identify abnormal conditions or potential reliability risks.
- Record and document readings, results, and maintenance data in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as Maximo, ensuring accurate data entry and closeout tracking.
- Shadow technicians and engineers to gain an understanding of system operation, control sequences, and instrumentation architecture within semiconductor facility environments.
- Support the review and update of maintenance documentation, schematics, and calibration logs, learning proper document control practices.
- Assist with the installation, wiring, and termination of new instruments or control devices under the supervision of a qualified technician.
- Observe and participate in equipment startups and functional tests, learning the steps of safe energization and control loop verification.
- Learn and practice proper use and care of test equipment, such as multimeters, calibrators, loop testers, and IR cameras.