How to hire an ic technician

How to hire an ic technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ic technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ic technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ic technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the ic technician you need to hire. Certain ic technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ic technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an ic technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of ic technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of IC Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   IC Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$22-47
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Electronics Engineering Technician	Electronics Engineering Technician helps engineers design and advance electronic devices and components, install electrical equipment, and maintain electronic systems. They usually work in product evaluation and testing... Show more	$23-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Control Systems
   • Electrical Equipment
   • PLC
   • Transmitters
   • Plant Equipment
   • Test Equipment
   • Start-Up
   • DCS
   • Control Valves
   • Plant Systems
   • Switches
   • Control Equipment
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Steam Turbine

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a team of 10 engineers to develop an infrare telescope that are launched on the NASA high-altitude balloonproject BRRISON/BOPPS.
   • Repair and installation of all HVAC systems.
   • Turn on all devices and power up SCADA Pak.
   • Perform loop checks to ensure proper operation and communication of field instrumentation and PLC's.
   • Calibrate and rebuild: AOV's, solenoids, pressure switches and level safety switches.
   • Coordinate with other disciplines to prepare and execute a plan to complete testing and start-up activities.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ic technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An ic technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, ic technicians' average salary in maine is 64% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ic technicians 52% less than senior-level ic technicians.
   • Certifications. An ic technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an ic technician's salary.

   Average ic technician salary

   $68,302yearly

   $32.84 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ic technician salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing an ic technician job description

   A job description for an ic technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an ic technician job description:

   Ic technician job description example

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   Date: Sep 26, 2022
   
   Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354
   
   Company: APS
   
   Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
   
   Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
   
   Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
   
   Summary
   
   The I/C Tech Team Member at Palo Verde calibrates, tests, troubleshoots, reworks, modifies, and inspects nuclear plant instrumentation and control components and systems, under general supervision or continual direction in support of commercial grade dedication.
   
   Minimum Requirements
   
   Must be certified to ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.5.2, (1978). Requires 3 years of working experience in the Instrumentation and Control Field, one of which should be related technical training, or successful completion of the PVNGS I+C Apprentice Program. Exposure to industrial work environments, shift work, and overtime, as required. High school diploma or equivalent. EEI MASS Test Administered.
   
   Nuclear requirement: Any PVGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. This is a condition of employment at PVNGS. Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVGS employees.
   
   Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.
   
   Major Accountabilities
   
   1) Calibrates, function tests, troubleshoots, rework, modifies, and inspects plant equipment in accordance with technical specifications station administrative control procedures and quality requirements.
   
   2) Attendance in and completion of scheduled technical training. Ability to utilize knowledge gained to meet Safety, Quality and Excellence expectations of PVNGS.
   
   3) Actively works at becoming independently qualified to work on all plant equipment. This is done through formal training and actively pursuing On the Job Training under JOS program.
   
   4) Maintains proficiency in the care and usage of a wide variety of Measuring and Test Equipment.
   
   5) Documentation of work using, and in compliance with, work control, surveillance, and Administrative Control Procedures.
   
   6) Acquires skill in mainframe computer system usage for generation of work requests, update status of work orders, part searches, and archive history of equipment.
   
   7) Maintains certification to work independently.
   
   Export Compliance / EEO Statement
   
   This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
   
   Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
   
   For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
   
   Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
   
   Plant/Field Role:
   
   This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right ic technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with ic technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit ic technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ic technician job on Zippia to find and recruit ic technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit ic technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ic technician

   Once you've selected the best ic technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new ic technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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