Instrumentation Field Technician — Industrial Automation

Automationtechies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies in Portland, OR is seeking an Instrumentation Field Technician to support industrial automation and control systems at customer sites. You will calibrate instruments, troubleshoot, and assist with PLC/SCADA support and system modifications.

The role requires at least 2 years of field experience, knowledge of PLCs (Rockwell/Emerson), SCADA such as Ignition or GE Cimplicity, and the ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of instrumentation and controls field experience.
• Calibrating and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell SLC, PLC5, ControlLogix, Emerson RX3i/90-30).
• Experience with SCADA systems (Ignition or GE Cimplicity).
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical/control panel drawings.
• Experience with VFDs, motor starters, networking, and commissioning.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Preferred: networking, BMS, semiconductor facilities, or working with electrical/mechanical contractors.

Skills

Instrumentation field experience

Calibration

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

SCADA systems

Reading P&IDs / drawings

VFDs / motor starters

Industrial networking

Communication skills

Customer service

Travel readiness

Tools

Ignition

GE Cimplicity

Rockwell SLC/PLC5/ControlLogix

Emerson RX3i/90-30

P&ID drawings

Job description

Automationtechies in Portland, OR is seeking an Instrumentation Field Technician to support industrial automation and control systems at customer sites. You will calibrate instruments, troubleshoot, and assist with PLC/SCADA support and system modifications.

The role requires at least 2 years of field experience, knowledge of PLCs (Rockwell/Emerson), SCADA such as Ignition or GE Cimplicity, and the ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings.