What is an instrumentation engineering technician?

An instrumentation engineering technologist uses various instruments to monitor, measure, and record atmospheric and environmental changes in buildings that control air and water pollution. They work with engineers at food processing plants, oil refineries, and chemical plants to design control systems and thus must know how to calibrate, repair, and maintain monitoring equipment. Other duties include assessing faulty circuits and working with computer-based process controls. Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in instrumentation engineering technology and experience gained through an internship or entry-level position. Obtaining certification from the National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies helps instrumentation engineering technologists further showcase their abilities.