Instrument Technician - Process Instrument Technician

Role Summary

Instrument Technician - Process Instrument Technician. This role provides Process Instrumentation maintenance support within Indy Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, focusing on equipment uptime, calibration, and reliability. The technician will troubleshoot, maintain, and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on process instrumentation and provide project support on production and utility related equipment, collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, Labs, and other groups.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate process aptitude and apply skills in real-world process experiences across various transmitters (pressure, temperature, flow, pH, level).
• Install/replace basic electrical equipment including sizing as necessary.
• Install/setup/replace instrument/electrical equipment (transmitters, controllers, VFDs, process instrumentation).
• Diagnose basic electrical problems and restore equipment/systems to operating condition (lighting circuits, control circuits, heat tracing, motor resets, fuses, breakers, etc.).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical equipment from 24 VDC to 480 VAC to restore equipment/systems.
• Operate basic electrical/pneumatic test equipment (e.g., Fluke tools, signal generators, oscilloscopes, Amtek, MKS).
• Provide Process Instrumentation support for equipment qualification (IQ/OQ).
• Provide accurate, complete, and legible Work Order documentation in CMMS (GMARS) and on paper as required.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma/GED
• Required: Minimum 3 years of maintenance/manufacturing experience or 3 years of instrumentation/electrical experience
• Required: Completion of Post Offer Exam or Work Simulation, as applicable
• Required: Legally authorized to work in the United States; no anticipated visa sponsorship

Skills

• Associate's degree or Technical Certificate in Electrical / Automation / Instrumentation, or equivalent experience (Preferred).
• Strong electrical knowledge with interest in developing process instrumentation expertise.
• Experience in regulated environments; FDA-regulated industries preferred.
• Ability to perform quality work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in CMMS (GMARS), Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Customer service, adherence to written procedures, teamwork, and good housekeeping.
• One year of process-related experience; troubleshooting knowledge of process equipment failures.
• Good documentation and communication skills; commitment to safety and HSE goals.
• Willingness to work outside of craft as required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED (Required).
• Associate's degree/Technical Certificate in Electrical / Automation / Instrumentation (Preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with gowning and SOP requirements; occasional work in confined spaces or aseptic environments requiring aseptic gowning.
• Ability to work overtime during peak periods; schedule changes for shutdowns, training, or vacation coverage.
• Respond to off-hour or weekend emergencies as needed.
• US travel 5% or less.