Instrument Technician II: Lab Maintenance & Calibration

Aerotek; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Instrument Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and industrial test equipment in a vehicle engine and emission testing laboratory. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and ensuring calibrated equipment operates reliably.

The candidate will join a maintenance-focused lab environment, performing calibration-related tasks, documenting activities, and supporting test systems with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 24 years of experience as an instrument technician, maintenance technician, or in a similar role working with industrial or electronic equipment.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience and training in a relevant technical field.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, maintenance, and repair of industrial test systems.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware.
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and diagnostic work on test systems and electronic equipment.
• Experience working with calibrated equipment and understanding of calibration requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with equipment operators and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, including checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems before they impact operations.
• Review work orders and communicate with equipment operators to identify equipment problems and determine whether mechanical issues or user-related errors contributed to the malfunction.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to verify that it functions correctly and meets required performance standards.
• Operate test and industrial equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions in real time.
• Troubleshoot test systems related to vehicle engine and emission testing, identifying failed components and restoring equipment to proper working condition.
• Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, including replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications when required, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and adjustments accurately to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Skills

24+ years experience

Instrumentation hands-on

Troubleshooting

Calibration knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Machinery & tools

Circuit knowledge

Electrical systems

Education

Associate's degree in technical field

Tools

PLCs

Electrical systems

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an Instrument Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and industrial test equipment in a vehicle engine and emission testing laboratory. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and ensuring calibrated equipment operates reliably.

The candidate will join a maintenance-focused lab environment, performing calibration-related tasks, documenting activities, and supporting test systems with a collaborative team.