Instrumentation Technician
Core
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot process instrumentation and control systems in lab-scale fermentation and pilot-scale operations.
Role type
Process Instrumentation Technician
Builds
Lab-scale fermentation systems and pilot-scale process equipment
Domain
Health & Biosciences / Food Ingredients / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
process instrumentation troubleshooting, control loop repair (0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA), PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson), P&ID interpretation, preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical diagnostics, load cell calibration
Preferred skills
laboratory or fermentation process environment experience, diagnostic tool usage (DVM, oscilloscope, current loop analyzer), mechanical system knowledge (belt drives, pulleys, torque specs)
Technologies
Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson PLCs, HMI/SCADA, MS Office
Responsibilities
Calibrate and maintain electronic and pneumatic devices; troubleshoot and repair control systems; support maintenance of PLC platforms; interpret P&ID and electrical schematics; operate and maintain process equipment; perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance; diagnose and resolve issues across electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical systems
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC