Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Peening Technologies; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

A manufacturing company in East Hartford, CT is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician. This full-time role involves installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems, supporting both new builds and existing equipment. Candidates should have an associate's degree, along with practical experience in instrumentation and controls. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a family-oriented work environment. Occasional travel may be required to support sister facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in industrial instrumentation or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot various systems effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for onsite support.

Responsibilities

• Support new machine builds including installation and wiring.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and instrumentation on operating equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on processing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems

PLC familiarity

VFD knowledge

Ability to learn new processes

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls or related field

Minimum 2 years experience in relevant field

Tools

PLC systems

AC/DC electrical systems

Industrial sensors

Job description

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Peening Technologies Equipment, LLC, East Hartford, CT

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Hourly range $32/hour to $36/hour, commensurate with experience

We are a long-standing, family-owned company comprised of three closely held businesses, seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to be a key contributor to the long‑term success of our automated industrial processing systems.

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician will support both new (OEM) machine builds and the ongoing operation and improvement of existing in‑house production equipment. This hands‑on role covers system installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment rebuilds while working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AAS) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 2 years (4 years in lieu of degree) of experience in industrial instrumentation, controls, electrical maintenance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Experience supporting new equipment installations, commissioning, or machine upgrades is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, industrial sensors, and Ethernet‑based controls.
• Ability to learn new equipment, processes, and control technologies quickly.
• Willingness to gain process knowledge related to shot‑peening or grit blasting through training and hands‑on experience.
• Occasional travel to support our sister facilities or customer installs for up to a week at a time.
• Ability to work safely in climate‑controlled industrial environments, including climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., and wearing required PPE.

Why you should apply

• Competitive compensation, benefits package, and 401(k) plan.
• Stable, long‑standing, family‑owned company since 1966 with multigeneration leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Support new machine builds, including installation, wiring, instrumentation setup, and system commissioning.
• Implement, install and test ladder‑logic and OITs for new equipment alongside Manufacturing Engineering.
• Assist with FAT/SAT, startup activities, and verification of system functionality, safety interlocks, and process performance.
• Support system upgrades, retrofits, and engineering changes to existing machines.
• Work with a wide range of industrial control technologies and adopt new systems as they are introduced.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, sensors, actuators, and basic mechanical issues on operating equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing equipment.
• Respond to equipment downtime events and provide root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in the updating and maintaining of electrical schematics, control drawings, and documentation.
• Assist in maintaining plant inventory of controls, instrumentation, and spare parts.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, vendors, and customers as needed.
• Follow all approved operating, maintenance, quality, and health and safety procedures.
• Support shot‑peening or grit blasting processes as needed, training provided.
• Participate in hazard assessments/risk analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

About Peening Technologies

Peening Technologies is a specialized, growth‑oriented manufacturer delivering advanced shot peening and related surface enhancement services and complete CNC systems to critical industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and medical devices. Our teams apply precision processes that improve fatigue life, stress resistance, and overall performance of high‑value metal components, helping customers meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Peening Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.