Who We Are: Eastern Controls is a family-owned manufacturer’s representative located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA that provides the best-in-class process control solutions, service and training. With locations in Ashland, VA; Carnegie, PA, and our home base in Newtown Square, PA, we collaborate with customers in the Life Sciences, Power, Water & Wastewater, Chemical, Refinery, Food & Beverage, and other process-centered industries across an expanding map of geographies. We’re expanding rapidly, technically challenging, and pride ourselves on providing an unrivalled customer experience. If you enjoy a fun, fast-paced company that directly impacts life-sustaining industries and the industrial infrastructure of the United States, apply today. 

Who We’re Seeking: You want to be where the action is! You enjoy working with your hands (sometimes getting them dirty) and thrive in an ever-changing environment.  People would describe you as curious, resourceful, dependable and don’t shy away from a technical challenge. You enjoy working in a variety of industrial environments (pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, gas/oil/petrochemical, water/wastewater treatment, power, pulp & paper and more) and with a diverse range of people- engineers, technicians, and production personnel. This crucial role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and safety of industrial processes by maintaining and servicing gas detection instruments based on the manufacturer’s specifications. 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in technical field preferred.

Experience: 1-5 years’ experience in a hands-on technical application. Experience as an electromechanical field tech doing calibration and repairs preferred. Gas detection instrumentation experience is a big plus. You should be able to demonstrate basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, use of hand tools and electronic testing equipment, and a strong attention to safety and detail. Applicants with any knowledge of electrical and hydraulic actuators and familiarity with pneumatics is a strong plus.

Certifications: 

• Must be able to obtain certifications in all required ECI and Principal programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC and PSM credentials. 
• Forklift, Scissors, lift, and confined spaces certification may also be required.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.

Cultural Fit: Family founded and owned since 1969, Eastern Controls is rooted in strong relationships, technical expertise, and a positive mindset. We work hard, have fun, and treat one another with respect and kindness. Our growth goals aim to serve the myriad of life-sustaining applications we touch, the dedicated customers and manufacturers we partner with, and the employees we call family.

Travel / Office: After initial training, candidate would work out of home office with travel to varied customer sites for service appointments (calibration, troubleshooting, repair, etc.) according to manufacturer’s specifications.