Job Description

For over 40 years in business, this engineering and systems integration firm is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for its Minneapolis, MN location. This role is a mix of field service and panel shop support, with responsibilities focused on instrumentation start-up, calibration, troubleshooting, and control system support for industrial projects. The position plays an important customer-facing role, supporting project success through hands-on technical work, equipment modifications, and maintaining strong client relationships. Local travel to customer sites is required, along with time spent building and testing UL508A control panels in the shop.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of industrial controls or instrumentation experience and be comfortable working with PLCs, motor controls, networking equipment, and system drawings. Candidates with a technical associate degree, industrial controls training, or a journeyman electrician background are encouraged to apply. Strong troubleshooting skills, professionalism with customers, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are key to success in this position.

• Instrumentation start-up, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Experience with flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, and analytical instrumentation
• Read and red-line P&IDs, control loop, and panel drawings
• Troubleshoot motor starters, VFDs, soft starts, and PLC systems
• Perform electrical and mechanical equipment modifications in the field
• Install and support computer and networking equipment
• Build and test UL508A control panels in the shop
• Local customer travel required with valid driver’s license
• Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Employee-owned company with long-term stability and strong industry presence

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.