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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract instrumentation in Pennsylvania is $69,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $91,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Instrumentation job involves the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments on a contractual basis. Professionals in this role work with sensors, transmitters, control systems, and automation equipment to ensure precise operation in industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, and power generation. These roles are typically project-based, requiring specialized expertise and adherence to industry standards. Contractors may work independently or with engineering firms to support short-term or long-term projects.

What skills and qualifications are needed for contract instrumentation?

To excel in Contract Instrumentation, you need strong knowledge of instrumentation engineering, calibration, and process control systems, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related technical field. Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industry-standard measurement and calibration equipment, as well as relevant safety certifications, are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential to ensure precise instrumentation setup, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and maintain smooth project workflows in fast-paced industrial settings.

What types of projects and work environments do contract instrumentation professionals typically encounter?

Contract Instrumentation professionals often work on a diverse range of projects, including instrumentation installation, commissioning, and maintenance for industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, or energy sites. Depending on the contract, assignments may involve short-term fieldwork, site-based troubleshooting, or ongoing support for automation upgrades. Work environments can vary from laboratories and clean rooms to oil and gas fields or chemical plants, often requiring adherence to strict safety standards. Collaboration with engineers, electricians, and project managers is common, providing valuable opportunities to expand skills and grow professional networks. This variety allows individuals to gain broad technical experience and can open pathways to permanent roles or advancement in specialized areas.

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Adjuncts - Electromechanical Instrumentation

Northampton Community College

Bethlehem, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.
We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.
NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
Adjuncts - Welding & Electromechanical Instrumentation
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Please apply here for possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future consideration as positions become available. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
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Summary:
Credit part-time, adjunct faculty teaching positions in Electromechanical Instrumentation.
Work with the Director of Advanced and Industrial Technology, College staff, and adjunct faculty to instruct Electromechanical and Instrumentation Process Control technologies courses on or off-campus as needed.
Technical Skills for Electromechanical (dependent on courses taught):
  • Experience with reading and understanding of Process and Automation Diagrams (P&ID), and Technical drawings and specifications as they relate to industry.
  • Knowledge of the operation, diagnostics, repair, and modification of automation with an emphasis on advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic power components, systems, and assemblies found in industrial robotics, conveyors, CNC, packaging machinery, casing machinery, and plastics molding equipment
  • Knowledge of the operation and application of commonly used automated technology and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of the principles and function of the mechanical, used in automated equipment.
  • Experience with the proper use of common tools and measuring gauges used in automated systems.
  • Experience in the use of OSHA safety standards in servicing electromechanical equipment.
  • Knowledge of the concepts of electricity, electronics, and controls related to industrial applications such as industrial control devices and sensors; relays and electromechanical controls; electrical diagrams; transformers and power distribution; solid-state power devices; motors, starters, and drives; and AC/DC motor control.
  • Experience in industrial control systems that covers Allen-Bradly and Siemens programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs) operation, application, programming, and troubleshooting. PLC/PAC hardware identification, input/output (I/O), network communications, I/O wiring, I/O and internal addressing, tags, alias tags, and data types. software instruction sets including contacts, coils, timers, counters, data manipulation, comparison, and arithmetic as well as program control using subroutines and controller organization.
  • Knowledge of process control instrumentation including temperature and pressure instruments and sensors, basic transmission signals and communications, safety and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Experience with level and flow measurements and instruments, final elements such as valves, automatic and manual control and instrumentation and control applications is required.

Typical schedule is two days or nights per week, per semester. Will teach processes and safety as needed for any classes being taught. Responsibilities also include lab safety, lab clean up and material prep. Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem, PA campus, Monroe campus located in Tannersville, PA and/or online.
Qualifications:
Three (3) years industry experience required. Teaching or training experience preferred. Some formal education/training strongly desired. College teaching experience preferred.
Special Instructions:
The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department and the College. Please understand that there may not presently be an adjunct position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.
Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing application, you will need the following documents to upload:
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • References

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