Instrumentation Lab Technician

Aerodyn Engineering, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Overtime Pay

Monthly Bonus Incentives

Industry-Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer-paid Insurance

Employer-paid Disability & AD&D

Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Skill Development & Advancement

Job summary

Aerodyn Engineering, LLC in Indianapolis, IN is hiring an Instrumentation Lab Technician for 1st shift. You will apply, check, and troubleshoot sensors on gas turbine hardware, install strain gages and instrumentation leads, and build wire harnesses for testing in our lab and at customer sites.

Requires experience with sensors (pressure, thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers), read schematics, and travel to sites. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of engine sensor application and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• MET/EET/AP certifications preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply and check instrumentation using portable spot-welding and related techniques.
• Install strain gages and instrumentation leads on customer-supplied hardware.
• Build and check wire and cable harnesses for testing.
• Use DVMs, leak-check equipment, calipers, and hand tools per procedure.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Keep accurate job and shift records, and maintain lab equipment.
• Travel to customer sites to support instrumentation work.

Skills

Engine sensors

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Schematic reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DVMs

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Instrumentation Lab Technician

Indianapolis, IN | 1st Shift | Full-Time

Pay Range: $25-$37 per Hour based on experience

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations,

AERODYN ENGINEERING

Indianapolis, IN | 1st Shift | Full-Time

Pay Range: $25-$37 per Hour based on experience

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

About The Role

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for an Instrumentation Lab Technician to apply, check, and troubleshoot sensors on gas turbine and similar industry hardware. You'll install strain gages, thermocouples, and other instrumentation, build wire and cable harnesses, and support customers both in our lab and at customer sites.

For more information on Aerodyn Engineering, please visit www.aerodyn-global.com

What We Offer

• Weekly Paychecks
• Double Overtime Pay
• Monthly Bonus Incentives
• Industry-Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/Med Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Active Insurance Benefits Within Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities

What You'll Do

• Apply and check instrumentation using portable spot-welding and related techniques.
• Install strain gages and instrumentation leads on customer-supplied hardware.
• Build and check wire and cable harnesses for testing.
• Use DVMs, leak-check equipment, calipers, and hand tools per procedure.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Keep accurate job and shift records, and maintain lab equipment.
• Travel to customer sites to support instrumentation work.

What Makes You a Fit

• Experience with resistance and laser welders, and rake/probe assembly.
• Hands‑on knowledge of pressure, thermocouple, strain gage, and accelerometer sensors.
• 3-5 years’ experience in engine sensor application and troubleshooting.
• MET/EET/A&P certification.
• Excellent manual dexterity, organization, and professionalism.

What You'll Have

• Specialized gas turbine instrumentation work.
• Travel to customer sites and variety in your work.
• An experienced instrumentation team to learn from.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Instrumentation application knowledge, including sensors (pressure, thermocouple, strain gage, and accelerometers)
• Strain gage application and rake/probe assembly knowledge.
• Experience with resistance and laser welders.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong oral and written English communication and technical communication skills.
• Strong time management, organization, and professionalism.
• Strong physical and manual dexterity skills.
• 3-5 years’ experience in engine sensor application and troubleshooting preferred.
• MET/EET/A&P certifications preferred.
• Previous aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineering experience preferred.