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Posted August 08, 2026

EDM Sinker & PLC Controls Field Specialist (ZAP)

Westinghouse Electric - USA
Madison, PA, US Full Time
50USD - 55USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Make Precision Happen

We’re seeking a field specialist for a 12+ month contract who thrives at the intersection of EDM manufacturing and instrumentation & controls.

Where You’ll Start
  • Training: July 2026 at Westinghouse Waltz Mill, Madison, PA
  • Then: Travel to multiple nuclear sites to execute work scopes
Core Impact
  • Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair I&C systems: instrumentation, control circuits, PLCs, sensors, and automated process controls
  • Set up, operate, and program ZAP EDM sinker machines for precision manufacturing tasks
  • Align work with engineering/production requirements; uphold quality and safety
  • Document all maintenance and testing; maintain equipment logs
  • Execute testing using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and customer/supplier simulators
  • Interpret drawings; run and record test procedures
  • Operate electrical/electronic test equipment effectively
  • Read and apply blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions to assemble/test electronics using fundamental electronic theory
  • Follow all applicable quality, health, and safety procedures
  • Perform field cable installation work
Must-Haves
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience
  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort with precision equipment
Nice-to-Haves
  • 2+ years in similar roles
  • Military electronics background (e.g., ET, Avionics)
  • Experience with ZAP EDM or comparable sinker/wire EDM
Tools You’ll Use
  • Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, simulators
  • Electrical/electronic test equipment
  • Engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics

Bring your drive for accuracy and your field-ready mindset. We’ll supply the training, sites, and challenges that keep your skills sharp.

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