Senior Instrumentation & Test Technician — Flexible Hours

Sigma-Netics; Riverdale (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Flexible hours

Medical benefits

Performance incentives

Job summary

Sigma-Netics is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Test Technician to join our Riverdale, NJ team. You will lead the assembly of hydraulic and pneumatic test setups, install sensors, and conduct rigorous tests using DAQ systems and lab equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering environments, with expertise in pressure, temperature, motion, and force measurement. Proficiency in data analysis and documentation is essential for accurate test reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an engineering environment with instrumentation/testing focus.
• Associate degree in engineering or certificate from a recognized technical school.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, environmental chambers, sensors, pressure controllers).
• Experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ) and NI cDAQ preferred.
• Strong ability to read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics and document procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test setup assembly: design, assemble, and configure hydraulic and pneumatic test setups.
• Instrumentation: install and configure sensors and instruments for measuring pressure, temperature, motion, and force.
• Test execution: conduct tests using oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure controllers, and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve issues with test setups and equipment.
• Data analysis: collect and analyze test data for accuracy and consistency.
• Documentation: develop detailed test procedures and write comprehensive reports.
• Schematics interpretation: read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics for correct setup.
• Compliance: ensure testing procedures meet customer specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Instrumentation testing

Diagnostics

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Test data documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Technical school certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Environmental chambers

Sensors and pressure controllers

Data acquisition systems (DAQ)

NI cDAQ chassis/modules

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

Sigma-Netics is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Test Technician to join our Riverdale, NJ team. You will lead the assembly of hydraulic and pneumatic test setups, install sensors, and conduct rigorous tests using DAQ systems and lab equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering environments, with expertise in pressure, temperature, motion, and force measurement. Proficiency in data analysis and documentation is essential for accurate test reports.