Instrumentation Technician: Field Calibration & Maintenance

Knobelsdorff (KE); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Per diem and incentives

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) seeks an experienced instrumentation technician to support industrial and field service teams. You will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation systems, directly impacting plant operations and project success. Safety, quality, and productivity guide every task.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial instrumentation, a related technical degree, and proficiency with HART tooling. Travel to project sites is expected as needed and the role is full-time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial instrumentation experience preferred.
• Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Automation, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency using HART communicators and instrument calibration tools.
• Ability to read P&IDs, drawings, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test, and repair instrumentation systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instruments.
• Read P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

HART tools

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

P&ID interpretation

Reading schematics

Education

Instrumentation degree

Electrical Technology cert

Automation coursework

Tools

HART communicators

Calibration tools

PLC/DCS knowledge

Job description

Knobelsdorff (KE) seeks an experienced instrumentation technician to support industrial and field service teams. You will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation systems, directly impacting plant operations and project success. Safety, quality, and productivity guide every task.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial instrumentation, a related technical degree, and proficiency with HART tooling. Travel to project sites is expected as needed and the role is full-time.