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Lonza

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$61K - $102K/yr

All Instrument Services Technicians are trained to perform calibration and maintenance in the primary manufacturing support areas and Materials Management, Quality Control Labs, and Utility ...

Lonza

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$61K - $102K/yr

All Instrument Services Technicians are trained to perform calibration and maintenance in the primary manufacturing support areas and Materials Management, Quality Control Labs, and Utility ...

Wisconsin

Senior Medical Device Technician

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$23/hr

Senior Medical Device Technician Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job ... Instrument Technician Job Duties: Position facilitates day-to-day operation of a medical device ...

Renovo-Solutions

Site Operations Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

The role reports to the Regional Director of Operations and leads the site Technical Supervisor and Senior Instrument Service Coordinator, and through them the engineers, technicians, and ...

Atlas OT LLC

$70 - $90/hr

Douglas, United States | Posted on 08/12/2026 As a I&C Technician, you will be working across industries to provide outstanding Operational Technology related programs, interfaces, documentation and ...

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Senior Instrument Technicians are highly skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex instrumentation and control systems used in industrial settings such as manufacturing plants, refineries, and power stations. They ensure that instruments used to monitor and control processes are functioning correctly, calibrating equipment to precise specifications. In addition to technical duties, they often lead teams, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

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To thrive as a Senior Instrument Technician, you need deep knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, typically backed by a relevant technical diploma or degree and significant hands-on experience. Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, HART communicators, and certification such as ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set outstanding technicians apart. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of industrial instruments and control systems critical to plant performance.

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Senior Instrumentation Technician

Lonza Group Ltd.

Vacaville, CA • On-site

$62 - $103/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and modify process control instruments, analyzers, laboratory equipment, and utility systems.

  • Program, configure, and support microprocessor-based control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and smart instrumentation devices, while maintaining accurate technical documentation.

  • Collaborate with various teams to optimize instrument performance, resolve process issues, and support startup activities.

Job description

Location: Vacaville, CA This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. The primary responsibility of Instrument Services is to maximize equipment availability for processing by safely maintaining equipment and instrumentation through Calibration, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance. In support of these activities, Instrument Services provides personnel 24/hours/day, 7 days per week for calibration, maintenance, discrepancy response, contractor oversight, vendor resource management, project support and training. All Instrument Services Technicians are trained to perform calibration and maintenance in the primary manufacturing support areas and Materials Management, Quality Control Labs, and Utility Operations

Work Schedule
  • Day Shift: 6:00a - 6:30p OR Night Shift 6:00p – 6:30a
What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $61,500 to $102,500.

  • Performance-related bonus
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Paid Time Off
What you will do
  • Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and modify process control instruments, analyzers, laboratory equipment, and utility systems to ensure reliable plant operations.
  • Program, configure, and support microprocessor-based control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and smart instrumentation devices, while maintaining accurate technical documentation.
  • Read, interpret, and apply Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics, and technical drawings for maintenance, upgrades, and system improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety regulations, and documentation standards, delivering Right-First-Time execution and timely completion of work orders.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Technology, and Validation teams to optimize instrument performance, resolve process issues, and support startup activities.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze technical data from equipment manufacturers and engineering teams; assist with spare parts identification, procurement, and inventory management.
  • Train and mentor technicians on instrumentation systems, troubleshooting techniques, operational procedures, and best practices while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Strong understanding of industrial process maintenance and systems.
  • Experience working in a GMP regulated environment is preferred.
  • Uses ability as a skilled specialist in accordance with company policies and procedures to complete complex assignments within defined parameters.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations.
  • Experienced in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and calibration management programs; SAP experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license.
About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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