Lab Equipment Control & Diagnostics & Repair

Teledyne Technologies•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies provides skilled trades services to major corporations in North America, including support for research and development, manufacturing operations, plant shutdowns, and building maintenance. This position focuses on instrumentation and electrical systems, including laboratory and analytical equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, calibrating, and maintaining instruments and industrial control systems while following safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards. The employee will work with researchers in different locations and collaborate with the Process Control Technologist.

Requirements

Formal training in instrumentation or electrical work.
A two-year degree in a scientific field of study.
Strong knowledge of calibrating flow, pressure, and level instruments and thermocouples.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Working knowledge of test meters and computers.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, and specification manuals.
Ability to perform basic maintenance and work with researchers in different locations.
Database experience, including accurate record keeping and documentation.
Electrical experience, including contacts, mods, ABB drives, and relays.
Panel-building experience.
Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Team-oriented approach and commitment to working in a quality environment.
NCCER certification.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in instrumentation, including installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
Demonstrated use and understanding of physical standards for mass, temperature, flow, and pressure.
Five or more years of troubleshooting experience with systems from 24V to 480V.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair instruments and electrical systems.
Install, calibrate, and maintain industrial control systems and instrumentation.
Calibrate flow, pressure, and level transmitters, thermocouples, and temperature controllers.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and electrical systems rated at 480 volts and below.
Troubleshoot analytical equipment and design and build heaters.
Install wiring in accordance with code requirements.
Read and work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, and specification manuals.
Maintain accurate databases, records, and documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
Collaborate with the Process Control Technologist and researchers at different locations.