Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to join their dynamic team in Indianapolis. This role offers the chance to work on flagship programs, tackling complex technological challenges while collaborating with a global team. You'll be responsible for sensor fabrication, application techniques, and the setup of measurement systems. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, this company provides a supportive environment where you can grow your career. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical roles or an Associates degree.
• Experience with instrumentation sensor application is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware.
• Design and fabrication of fixtures or test apparatus.

Skills

Technical Roles Experience

Gas Turbine Power Systems

Communication Skills

Basic Mathematics

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology

Electronics

Aviation

Tools

Measurement Systems

Engineering Drawings

Blueprints

Job description

Job Description

Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Working Pattern: Onsite
Location: Indianapolis, IN

A new position has arisen for an Instrumentation Engineering Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global team.

As an Instrumentation Engineering Technician you will be responsible for fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware, routing of leads, termination of sensors, and setup and operation of measurement and recording systems. This is a dynamic hands on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity, you'll get a chance to work on the following:

Key Accountabilities:

• Work includes: fabrication of the sensors and systems, sensor application technique development, design and fabrication of simple fixtures or test apparatus, inventory and chemical management, providing assistance during engine assembly and test, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining measurement systems
• Typical sensors include strain gages, thermocouples, thermal paints, thermal crystals, pressure tubing and transducers, accelerometers, tip clearance and blade tip timing measurement systems, aerothermodynamic rakes and probe assemblies, and signal transmission devices such as slip rings and telemetry systems
• Provide engineering design support; coordinating with team members to develop sensor application techniques, installation and routing plans
• Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced technicians
• May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task
• May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
• Additional duties as assigned
• A practical skills evaluation will be given after sufficient progression in the hiring process

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Qualifications:

• In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience working in technical roles
• Associates degree or higher in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 0+ years' experience working in technical roles
• Experience with Gas Turbine Power Systems
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team Leadership Experience
• Instrumentation sensor application experience, ideally with high temperature and/or rotating sensors.
• FAA Powerplant or Airframe & Powerplant licenses
• Machining, soldering, welding, brazing, avionics, or electronics experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; good interpersonal skills
• Ability to utilize computers and common software
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Understanding of basic mathematics, measurement systems and scales
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance is available for this position if applicable.

May 15, 2025

Salary Range:
$60,512.00 - $90,768.00

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

24 Apr 2025; 00:04

Pay Range

$60,512.00 - $90,768.00-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.