Apprentice Instrument Technician Jobs in Illinois

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The Instrumentation Engineering Technology Program requires an Instrument Technician to work in their Technical Services area. This position is part of a team that supports the Instrumentation Engineering Technology and the Instrument and Control Technician Apprentice programs. This is a challenging position requiring a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. The applicants must be self-motivated, capable of repairing and/or modifying complex instrumentation/electronic/computer and network equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instrumentation lab equipment encompassing pneumatic, electronic and analytic equipment as well as DCS, PLC, and personal computers.

• Maintain, design, and set up lab equipment.

• Purchase, manage and perform inventory checks on components/supplies and equipment.

• Install and administrate computer and network software.

• Find creative solutions to complex problems through collaboration and self-directed learning.

Skills & Abilities

• This position requires initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work independently.

• Manual dexterity and strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Qualifications

• A diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, or an Instrument Technician Journeyperson certificate preferred (apprentices will be considered).

• Considerable (3 to 5 years) directly related experience.

• Combinations of education and experience, clearly identified as being in a function like this position, will also be considered.

• Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration

Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Classification - Computer Systems Support Technologist II

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