Instrumentation and Controls Technician

SJE; Lee (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits package (health, life, short/

Job summary

SJE seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Technician at our Lee, NH site to deliver hands-on electrical and automation support for industrial control systems. You will troubleshoot PLC-based systems, calibrate instrumentation, and perform commissioning and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will read schematics and P&IDs, install/replace panels and field devices, and assist with panel assembly and testing in shop settings when not on site.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation and electrical control systems.
• Working with PLC-based control systems, including input/output signals, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Reading, interpreting, and updating electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Using electrical testing equipment, field metering devices, and instrumentation calibration tools.
• Understanding electrical control panels, motor control centers (MCCs), and associated electrical components.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and replacing field instrumentation, electrical control equipment, conduit, and wiring.
• Assembling, wiring, and testing industrial electrical control panels using electrical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Working safely around industrial electrical equipment and various voltage levels, including low- and high-voltage systems.
• Performing equipment startups, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of existing systems.
• Understanding industrial processes and the interaction between field instrumentation, electrical equipment, and automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively with shop personnel and internal technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on electrical and automation support to customers, including troubleshooting, installation, calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, perform instrumentation calibration and loop checks, and conduct functional testing of electrical and automation equipment.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and P&IDs while inspecting electrical connections, instrumentation, and motor control equipment.
• Install and replace control panels, field instrumentation, conduit, wiring, and related electrical components.
• Support shop operations by assembling, wiring, and testing industrial control panels when field work is not scheduled.
• Support system startups, preventative maintenance, and ongoing service activities while collaborating with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Testing

Calibration

Maintenance

PLC-based control

Loop checks

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Field instrumentation

Electrical wiring

Control panels

Communication

Independent field work

Job description

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to support our engineered brands. This role will work out of our Lee, NH location.

The job:

As our Instrumentation and Controls Technician , you will provide hands‑on electrical and automation support to customers, including troubleshooting, installation, calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial control systems. You will work directly with customers to diagnose and resolve equipment issues, perform system testing, and ensure electrical and instrumentation components operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

In this role, you will troubleshoot PLC‑based control systems, perform instrumentation calibration and loop checks, and conduct functional testing of electrical and automation equipment. You will interpret and update electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and P&IDs while inspecting electrical connections, instrumentation, and motor control equipment. You will also install and replace control panels, field instrumentation, conduit, wiring, and related electrical components. When field service work is not scheduled, you will support shop operations by assisting with the assembly, wiring, and testing of industrial control panels. Additionally, you will support system startups, preventative maintenance, and ongoing service activities while collaborating with customers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:

Troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation and electrical control systems.

Working with PLC‑based control systems, including input/output signals, loop checks, and functional testing.

Reading, interpreting, and updating electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

Using electrical testing equipment, field metering devices, and instrumentation calibration tools.

Understanding electrical control panels, motor control centers (MCCs), and associated electrical components.

Installing, troubleshooting, and replacing field instrumentation, electrical control equipment, conduit, and wiring.

Assembling, wiring, and testing industrial electrical control panels using electrical drawings and wiring schematics.

Working safely around industrial electrical equipment and various voltage levels, including low‑and high‑voltage systems.

Performing equipment startups, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of existing systems.

Understanding industrial processes and the interaction between field instrumentation, electrical equipment, and automation systems.

Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, communication, and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively with shop personnel and internal technical teams.

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What benefits do you offer?We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options.Check out our full benefits package !
• What is my commute?Plug this address into Google Maps: 19 Calef Hwy, Lee, NH 03861.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us

At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem‑solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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