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Senior instrument technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior instrument technician job postings.
Sample senior instrument technician requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as an Instrument Technician
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong knowledge and experience with industrial instrumentation systems
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs and related systems
  • Experience with electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting and repair
Sample required senior instrument technician soft skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Senior instrument technician job description example 1

Biogen senior instrument technician job description

  • Able to work 7AM to 3:30PM Monday to Friday but willing to work if needed 4 days a week from 2PM to 12AM in a 10-hour shift system.
  • In addition, able to work on call

Who You Are

You are a problem solver that works well in a team and with your knowledge and experience you can make a positive impact on production operations. You love learning new technological skills and want to make a difference in patients' lives. You can effectively multi-task and have good organizational skills. You regularly seek greater responsibility and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Education and experience:
    • High School Diploma (or equivalent) + 3 years of direct GMP experience OR
    • Related Military experience (electronics preferred) and/or ISA Certification + 2 years of relevant experience OR
    • Associate’s Degree in I&C or Engineering + 2 years of relevant experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree in I&C or Engineering + 1 year of relevant experience

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working in a GMP regulatory environment preferred
  • Experience with troubleshooting / investigating instrumentation and control issues.
  • Working knowledge of equipment in the biotech/pharma industry preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with computerized maintenance management systems


Additional Information

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Senior instrument technician job description example 2

AMETEK senior instrument technician job description

Ametek, Inc.

Job description: Role Summary:

Perform system power-up and/or checkout operations on complex systems. Provide effective support for the production function by performing technical duties including testing and debugging, recording of data, etc., consistent with established performance standards and specifications in a manner that will ensure successful results within time and cost guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform power-up, leak check and /or checkout on manufactured equipment.
Assist in developing solutions for technical production design, documentation and procurement problems relevant to the manufacturing department that are within the area of expertise.
Tests, troubleshoot, and evaluate equipment and components to specifications and checkout procedures, make modifications to equipment consistent with ECO's.
May provide input to desired engineering changes.
Assis in maintaining company-owned equipment such as oscilloscopes, volt meters, etc., to ensure their accuracy and availability for test results.
Suggest methods and materials which will improve product performance, ease of manufacture, and/or profit.
Establish and maintain proper documentation for assigned projects including setup specifications and related machine/production operating procedures.
Provide clear and accurate test result data as required for interpretation and analysis by engineering and production management personnel.
Provide support and backup for Field Service group as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma with associate or technical certificate, or equivalent military experience.
Prefer knowledge of electronics.

Requirements:

Excellent organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
Effective internal/external communication skills with a strong customer orientation and attention to detail.
Motivated, team player that can also work independently.
Requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Individuals with physical/mental disabilities are eligible for the position provided they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Standard business operation hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. These hours do not apply to all positions. Please consult with supervisor on working hours for position. Also, this position may require additional hours of work as requested by business needs.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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