Principal Instrument Technician

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision from day 1

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Air Products is recruiting for a field-based technician in Allentown to deliver technical support and service for rental equipment. You will perform electrical and mechanical repairs, calibrate analytical instruments, and maintain inventory in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years in a lab or similar environment, strong safety practices, and solid communication skills. HS diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a laboratory or equivalent environment is required.
• Safe work habits in accordance with safety, health and environmental rules.
• Hands-on experience with gases, chemicals and analytical equipment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers in the field.
• Service and repair equipment requiring electrical and mechanical skills.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment.
• Provide on-demand rental equipment to customers and plant sites in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform data entry and database maintenance to track rentals, calibrations, and inventory.
• Work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to safety requirements and safety compliance.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Field service

Electrical & mechanical repair

Analytical equipment calibration

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What’s Possible

What's In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D - Paid for by Air Products)
• Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities

• Producing and interpreting equipment drawings and manuals.
• Ability to custom build and retrofit equipment.
• Safe and proficient use of hand and power tools.
• Applying electricity and electronics theory to repair and rebuild equipment.
• Computer hardware and software applications including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to customers in the field.
• Servicing and repairing equipment requiring electrical and mechanical skills.
• Calibrating and maintaining analytical equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced environment to provide on-demand rental equipment to customers and plant sites.
• Performing data entry and database maintenance required to track equipment rentals, calibrations, and inventory.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, safety compliance.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory or equivalent environment is required.
• Must possess safe work habits that comply with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Hands-on experience working with gases, chemicals and analytical equipment is preferred but is not required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email us at [e-mail].

Employee and Applicant Rights Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.