Instrumentation Technician

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Eden Prairie, MN. This role involves troubleshooting instrumentation, collaborating with customers, and working in the control panel shop.

Candidates should have a technical associate’s degree or equivalent experience, along with over 2 years in relevant responsibilities. The position offers a salary range of $35 to $45 per hour based on qualifications and experience, plus various benefits such as medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience with instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to travel to local customers and maintain relationships.
• Journeyman-level electrician with industrial controls experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, calibration, and troubleshooting instrumentation.
• Read and document process & instrumentation drawings.
• Troubleshoot motor control and PLC equipment.
• Build and test UL Certified control panels.
• Perform general administration tasks related to projects.

Skills

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Control panel assembly

Motor control equipment knowledge

PLC logic troubleshooting

Customer relationship skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Technical associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

We have an Instrumentation Technician position available in Eden Prairie, MN. The person plays a key role with customers and project deliverables and is a representative of the entire effort put forward on each project. The position requires traveling to local customers as well as working in the control panel shop.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation: Start‑up, calibration, and troubleshooting of project related instrumentation (e.g., transmitters for flow, pressure, temperature, position, vibration, current; analyzers for dissolved oxygen, sludge blanket, ORP, turbidity, pH, chlorine, fluoride, conductivity, particle counting).
• Systems Drawings: Read process & instrumentation, control loop, control panel drawings. Responsible for red‑line as‑built markup documenting current state of PLC and DCS control systems.
• Motor Control Equipment: Troubleshoot motor control equipment (FVNR Starters, variable frequency drives, soft starters). Knowledgeable of safety requirements.
• PLC Equipment: Troubleshoot PLC logic, relay logic, and other control equipment.
• Equipment Modifications: Make necessary equipment modifications in the field, both mechanical and electrical.
• Computer/Networking: Install and start‑up computer and networking equipment.
• Panel Shop Support: Build UL Certified control panels; test UL508A control panels.
• General Administration: Paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, computer use.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Technical associate’s degree or equivalent training/experience. Journeyman level electrician with industrial controls experience acceptable.

Experience: Over 2 years of experience with the responsibilities listed above; ability to work effectively with customers and maintain business relationships; team‑work skills; valid driver’s license for travel; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).

Physical Demands

Must be able to use hands and feet with full dexterity; ladder and confined space access; use hand tools; see, hear, speak clearly; lift, climb, mount/dismount equipment; push, pull; tolerate temperature extremes, sun exposure, moisture; possible hazardous materials and electrical voltages. Ability to stand, drive, bend, squat, climb, twist, balance, and reach.

Working Environment

Travel to local customers; on‑site control panel shop; industrial environments (construction trailers, etc.). Work may occur in varied temperature conditions, in damp or wet surroundings, on uneven or slippery surfaces, in confined spaces, at heights. Exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals. Irregular or extended hours; on‑call or travel for project completion.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D, Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Health‑Care & Dependent‑Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, 100% ESOP, Employee Assistance Program, Will‑Preparation Resources, Worldwide Travel Assistance.

Salary

Expected salary range $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications; discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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