Electronic instrument technician job description
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Electronic instrument technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in electronic instrument technician job postings.
Sample electronic instrument technician requirements
- Associate's degree in Electronics
- Experience with electronic test equipment
- Knowledge of electronic schematics
- Proficiency in soldering and rewiring
- Ability to use basic hand tools
Sample required electronic instrument technician soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Good verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Time management and organizational skills
Electronic instrument technician job description example 1
A&S Kinard electronic instrument technician job description
Electronics and Instrumentation Tech - Plover Appetizer
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
About McCain: McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.
McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including pizza, appetizers, oven meals, vegetables and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
* McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:
* 401k- Match at 6%
* HSA
* Adoption Assistance
* Infertility Assistance
* Education Reimbursement Assistance
* Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
McCain Food's facility in Wisconsin Rapids/Plover, Wisconsin is a large-scale food processing plant, employing approximately 500 employees. This site specializes in the production of French fries and mashed potatoes and produces roughly 3 million pounds of French fries a day!
Sustainability and Plant Friendly Practices are at the Heart of McCain:
We've embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food. Food that will use fewer natural resources in factories and farms, answer the need of increasingly health and planet-conscious consumers, and contribute to positive change in the rural communities where we grow our ingredients.
We are moving to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Donating 200 million meals to food banks and NGO worldwide by 2025.
Implementing regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030.
Statement of Job
* This position minimizes unplanned downtime of production equipment. Duties range from routine maintenance to electrical troubleshooting and responsibility for calibrating, programming, installing and troubleshooting instrumentation.
Major Duties
* Uses tools and instruments to operate, repair, adjust, troubleshoot, install, and fabricate electronic and electromechanical equipment.
* Troubleshoot PLC's, PC's.
* Properly cleans up repair area to prevent contamination and product damage.
* Accurately completes required reports and records.
* Understands the concepts and participates in the techniques of the quality process.
* Perform work safely and in a timely manner.
* Install power distribution lines and equipment.
* Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment.
* Mechanical duties such as the removal of large electrical devices, using material handling devices, repairing the devices and re-installing repaired/new devices/work safely, follow NEC code practices and OSHA regulations.
* Have working knowledge of NEC code, 70E, its interpretation and implementation
* Provide feedback for engineers to help modify existing equipment and improve the design of future equipment
* Respond to trouble calls quickly.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
* Performing lubrication on factory assets will be required.
Special Requirements
* Requires a high degree level of mental and manual skill, initiative and independence.
* Requires care to avoid injury to others or self, as well as avoiding damage to equipment and loss of product.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
About McCain: McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.
McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including pizza, appetizers, oven meals, vegetables and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
* McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:
* 401k- Match at 6%
* HSA
* Adoption Assistance
* Infertility Assistance
* Education Reimbursement Assistance
* Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
McCain Food's facility in Wisconsin Rapids/Plover, Wisconsin is a large-scale food processing plant, employing approximately 500 employees. This site specializes in the production of French fries and mashed potatoes and produces roughly 3 million pounds of French fries a day!
Sustainability and Plant Friendly Practices are at the Heart of McCain:
We've embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food. Food that will use fewer natural resources in factories and farms, answer the need of increasingly health and planet-conscious consumers, and contribute to positive change in the rural communities where we grow our ingredients.
We are moving to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Donating 200 million meals to food banks and NGO worldwide by 2025.
Implementing regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030.
Statement of Job
* This position minimizes unplanned downtime of production equipment. Duties range from routine maintenance to electrical troubleshooting and responsibility for calibrating, programming, installing and troubleshooting instrumentation.
Major Duties
* Uses tools and instruments to operate, repair, adjust, troubleshoot, install, and fabricate electronic and electromechanical equipment.
* Troubleshoot PLC's, PC's.
* Properly cleans up repair area to prevent contamination and product damage.
* Accurately completes required reports and records.
* Understands the concepts and participates in the techniques of the quality process.
* Perform work safely and in a timely manner.
* Install power distribution lines and equipment.
* Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment.
* Mechanical duties such as the removal of large electrical devices, using material handling devices, repairing the devices and re-installing repaired/new devices/work safely, follow NEC code practices and OSHA regulations.
* Have working knowledge of NEC code, 70E, its interpretation and implementation
* Provide feedback for engineers to help modify existing equipment and improve the design of future equipment
* Respond to trouble calls quickly.
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
* Performing lubrication on factory assets will be required.
Special Requirements
* Requires a high degree level of mental and manual skill, initiative and independence.
* Requires care to avoid injury to others or self, as well as avoiding damage to equipment and loss of product.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Electronic instrument technician job description example 2
Volvo Trucks electronic instrument technician job description
**Electronic Instrumentation Technician**
Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT)
Hagerstown, Maryland United States
**Want to Join Our Journey Towards Excellence?**
**This is us, your new colleagues**
The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer's expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon! The automotive world is changing rapidly and to be part of this big change is an exciting movement. Many growth opportunities wait for individuals who are willing to join our team on this challenging journey.
**Want to learn more about Hagerstown?**
We are the Heart. We Research, Engineer, and Manufacturer heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group Brands. In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.
Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) Hagerstown now has a vacant Electronic Instrumentation Technician position available for the Volvo GTT Research and Development Laboratory located in Hagerstown, MD (USA).
We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to help achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative, and successful transport solution provider in the world.
Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner, and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary/revolutionary problem solving - all to reach our vision!
**About the Position**
The candidate will be responsible for the Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronics and instrumentation associated with the Engineering and Research Test Laboratory. Demonstration of Electronic and Instrumentation aptitude, the ability to grasp complex concepts easily, and attention to detail is needed. This includes, although not limited to the activities/responsibilities listed below. Availability to work 1 st or 2 nd shift dependent on seniority.
**Activities and Responsibilities for this position:**
+ Interested, engaged, committed to teamwork and professional development to lead the business towards set goals and directives.
+ Promote and/or create a diverse and inclusive work environment
+ Ability to work strategically, autonomously, holistically, and to make decisions that enhance the functionality of the laboratory. Independent judgement and initiative are required.
+ Willingness to take initiative, remain flexible, and work with a sense of urgency when necessary.
+ Take control and responsibility for learning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training of laboratory equipment and measurement devices with peers and outside vendors.
+ Comfort with computers, basic networks, computer-based data acquisition systems, and virtual learning systems.
+ Ability to research and order equipment and parts necessary to perform job
+ Availability to work 1 st or 2 nd shift dependent on seniority.
**Technical Requirements:**
+ Perform scheduled calibrations, maintenance, and repair work to be performed in a timely manner on various instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure transducers , RTD/ Thermocouple devices, analytical equipment, frequency meters, data acquisition, and other various testing equipment.
+ Thorough understanding and ability to work with Fluke style meters, Druck style pressure and temperature calibration equipment, oscilloscopes, dead weight testers, and other instrumentation devices as well as computer interface equipment and software programs.
+ Ability to install, commission, and troubleshoot new equipment.
+ Calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of analytical engine emission testing equipment such as Chemiluminescent, Flame Ionization, Oxymat, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and particulate measurement devices.
+ Installation, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing various electronic & instrumentation systems, apparatus, field devices, and components associated with a research & development test cell laboratory and heavy-duty trucks
+ Plan and coordinate for internal & external calibration services as required.
+ Performing preventive and predictive maintenance inspections using diagnostic tools and test equipment and make necessary corrections for optimal testing.
+ Ability to read, update, and create schematics/prints associated with Electronics/Instrumentation work.
+ Ability to write and follow work orders and record maintenance results.
+ Ability to read and update drawings and other documentation.
+ Ability to work with peers and outside vendors to get equipment installed, functioning, and troubleshot and repaired
+ Must possess computer skills with a willingness to learn and understand software interfaces and computer operated equipment and devices.
+ Working conditions are typical of automotive research and development in heavy duty diesel, alternative fuel, and electric vehicle applications. Candidate will work around and with high pressure gases, lubricants, fuel, noise, vibration, heat, cold, and humidity in their daily work environment.
**Minimum Education Required:**
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Two-year accredited Associates Degree in Electronics and/or Instrumentation or equivalent electronic military experience or 8 (Eight) years documented relevant electronic and instrumentation work experience.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Employee must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
_Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer E.O.E./M/F/D/V_
**About the Volvo Group**
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.
**Volvo Group Trucks Technology** encompasses research and development of the Group's engines, transmissions, and drivetrain components. In Volvo Group Trucks Technology, you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust, and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
**About us**
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
**Volvo Group Trucks Technology** provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
133108BR
**Entity**
Group Trucks Technology
**State/Province**
Maryland
**City/Town**
Hagerstown
**Employment/Assignment Type**
Regular
**Travel Required (Maximum)**
Occasional Travel
**Last application date**
30-Oct-2022
**Functional Area**
Technology
Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer E.O.E/M/F/Disability/Veteran
Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT)
Hagerstown, Maryland United States
**Want to Join Our Journey Towards Excellence?**
**This is us, your new colleagues**
The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer's expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon! The automotive world is changing rapidly and to be part of this big change is an exciting movement. Many growth opportunities wait for individuals who are willing to join our team on this challenging journey.
**Want to learn more about Hagerstown?**
We are the Heart. We Research, Engineer, and Manufacturer heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group Brands. In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.
Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) Hagerstown now has a vacant Electronic Instrumentation Technician position available for the Volvo GTT Research and Development Laboratory located in Hagerstown, MD (USA).
We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to help achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative, and successful transport solution provider in the world.
Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner, and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary/revolutionary problem solving - all to reach our vision!
**About the Position**
The candidate will be responsible for the Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronics and instrumentation associated with the Engineering and Research Test Laboratory. Demonstration of Electronic and Instrumentation aptitude, the ability to grasp complex concepts easily, and attention to detail is needed. This includes, although not limited to the activities/responsibilities listed below. Availability to work 1 st or 2 nd shift dependent on seniority.
**Activities and Responsibilities for this position:**
+ Interested, engaged, committed to teamwork and professional development to lead the business towards set goals and directives.
+ Promote and/or create a diverse and inclusive work environment
+ Ability to work strategically, autonomously, holistically, and to make decisions that enhance the functionality of the laboratory. Independent judgement and initiative are required.
+ Willingness to take initiative, remain flexible, and work with a sense of urgency when necessary.
+ Take control and responsibility for learning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training of laboratory equipment and measurement devices with peers and outside vendors.
+ Comfort with computers, basic networks, computer-based data acquisition systems, and virtual learning systems.
+ Ability to research and order equipment and parts necessary to perform job
+ Availability to work 1 st or 2 nd shift dependent on seniority.
**Technical Requirements:**
+ Perform scheduled calibrations, maintenance, and repair work to be performed in a timely manner on various instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure transducers , RTD/ Thermocouple devices, analytical equipment, frequency meters, data acquisition, and other various testing equipment.
+ Thorough understanding and ability to work with Fluke style meters, Druck style pressure and temperature calibration equipment, oscilloscopes, dead weight testers, and other instrumentation devices as well as computer interface equipment and software programs.
+ Ability to install, commission, and troubleshoot new equipment.
+ Calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of analytical engine emission testing equipment such as Chemiluminescent, Flame Ionization, Oxymat, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and particulate measurement devices.
+ Installation, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing various electronic & instrumentation systems, apparatus, field devices, and components associated with a research & development test cell laboratory and heavy-duty trucks
+ Plan and coordinate for internal & external calibration services as required.
+ Performing preventive and predictive maintenance inspections using diagnostic tools and test equipment and make necessary corrections for optimal testing.
+ Ability to read, update, and create schematics/prints associated with Electronics/Instrumentation work.
+ Ability to write and follow work orders and record maintenance results.
+ Ability to read and update drawings and other documentation.
+ Ability to work with peers and outside vendors to get equipment installed, functioning, and troubleshot and repaired
+ Must possess computer skills with a willingness to learn and understand software interfaces and computer operated equipment and devices.
+ Working conditions are typical of automotive research and development in heavy duty diesel, alternative fuel, and electric vehicle applications. Candidate will work around and with high pressure gases, lubricants, fuel, noise, vibration, heat, cold, and humidity in their daily work environment.
**Minimum Education Required:**
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Two-year accredited Associates Degree in Electronics and/or Instrumentation or equivalent electronic military experience or 8 (Eight) years documented relevant electronic and instrumentation work experience.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Employee must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
_Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer E.O.E./M/F/D/V_
**About the Volvo Group**
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.
**Volvo Group Trucks Technology** encompasses research and development of the Group's engines, transmissions, and drivetrain components. In Volvo Group Trucks Technology, you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust, and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
**About us**
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
**Volvo Group Trucks Technology** provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
133108BR
**Entity**
Group Trucks Technology
**State/Province**
Maryland
**City/Town**
Hagerstown
**Employment/Assignment Type**
Regular
**Travel Required (Maximum)**
Occasional Travel
**Last application date**
30-Oct-2022
**Functional Area**
Technology
Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer E.O.E/M/F/Disability/Veteran
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Updated March 14, 2024
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