Field Instrumentation Technician: Install & Calibrate

Menard group; Carnegie, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Menard Group seeks an Instrumentation Technician to build, install, test, and maintain instrumentation and control systems across projects. Responsibilities include wiring components, integrating sensors, and troubleshooting electrical and communication issues on shop and field sites.

The role supports ongoing operation through field installations, system setup, calibration, and operator training at active construction sites. Travel to jobsites is required 30-40%.

Qualifications

• Hands-on instrumentation or electrical wiring experience.
• Familiarity with low-voltage wiring and sensors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; logs/records.
• Experience on active construction sites in instrumentation/control roles.
• Experience with cable harness assemblies and connectors in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with soldering or PCB assembly.
• Comfort using documentation systems and inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire and configure instrumentation systems including sensor modules and CAN networks.
• Build cable harnesses, terminate connectors, install enclosures, verify functionality.
• Perform commissioning and field setup of data acquisition systems; travel to jobsites as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical and communication issues; perform diagnostics and repairs.
• Maintain detailed records of builds, repairs, and site visits.
• Support testing/validation of systems prior to deployment and system use at sites.
• Assist with shop housekeeping and uphold safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with field technicians, project teams and supervisors to meet deployment schedules.

Skills

Wiring schematics

Troubleshooting

Field work independence

Communication

Safety

Learning new systems

4-20 mA knowledge

Tools and test equipment

Documentation

Travel readiness

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Menard Group seeks an Instrumentation Technician to build, install, test, and maintain instrumentation and control systems across projects. Responsibilities include wiring components, integrating sensors, and troubleshooting electrical and communication issues on shop and field sites.

The role supports ongoing operation through field installations, system setup, calibration, and operator training at active construction sites. Travel to jobsites is required 30-40%.