Instrument & Controls Technician
Fremont, CA 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Instrument & Controls Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, documents and repairs a wide variety of industrial instrumentation including electronic monitoring, metering, controlling and signaling devices used in the production of chemical-based materials. The Instrument Technician must be a self-starter and is expected to work independently due to the diverse nature of the work.
Technicians are required to work shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Setting up and operating electronic instrumentation

  • Translating test data for engineering staff

  • Communicating with engineering personnel regarding data acquisition plans and test specifics

  • Operating test apparatus to regulate effects of simulated or actual conditions

  • Analyzing data using mathematical formulas

  • Replacing or repairing faulty components

  • Preparing written reports detailing test results

  • Selecting and installing circuitry and instrumentation

  • Performing preventative maintenance of instrumentation

  • Calibrating and checking instrumentation

  • Modifying instruments as needed

  • Communicating frequently with Maintenance staff and all necessary departments

  • Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and specifications in making installations or performing major repair work.

  • Serving as a technical resource to others

  • Troubleshooting PLC software and hardware

  • Making recommendations and performing software changes

  • Maintaining documentation of changes to the software and hardware

  • Successfully complete all required trainings

__________________Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

  • High school degree or GED required

  • 5+ years of relevant experience performing instrument calibration

  • Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders

  • Ability to travel up to 10% for training and cross site support requirements

  • Knowledge of: The safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools, electronic and electric test equipment as related to field and shop work; and safe work practices.

  • Knowledge of: theory of programmable logic controllers and man machine interface software and hardware (Siemens and Allen Bradley)

Our Differences make our Performance


At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.


We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.


We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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