Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Core
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize PLC-controlled automated packaging and production equipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician (IC)
Builds
High-speed packaging, filling, blending, and material handling systems
Domain
Heavy industrial manufacturing / Energy & Chemicals
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, drive-based systems, sensor/actuator diagnostics, industrial instrumentation maintenance, instrument calibration, technical documentation reading, lockout/tagout procedures
Preferred skills
High-speed packaging system experience, instrumentation/I&E background, line optimization, trade school certification in instrumentation/controls, process industry experience
Technologies
PLCs, ladder logic, HMI, load cells, photo-eyes, regulators, pigging instrumentation, automatic tank gauging systems, plant air compressors, air dryers
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled packaging and production equipment; Diagnose and resolve packaging line performance issues; Support high-speed packaging, filling, blending, and material handling systems; Troubleshoot and maintain industrial instrumentation; Perform and assist with instrument calibration; Monitor and support inline blenders and tank gauging systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
