16 Instrument designer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Instrument Designer Jobs in 2026

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Depending on the industry, the qualifications to become an instrument designer vary, but typically include several years of related experience. In the musical instrument industry, you learn your duties and skills mostly on the job from veteran designers and builders. In the oil and gas or manufacturing industries, you are usually required to have a bachelor's degree at a minimum, along with some on-the-job training. You also need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to work with a team, problem-solving capabilities, and possibly a certificate or license in your specific area of expertise.

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Top Types Of Instrument Designer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Instrument Designer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Remote S3D Piping Designer

    Salary range: $88,000 - $127,500

    Remote S3D Piping Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote S3D Piping Designer jobs pay between $88,000 (25th percentile) and $127,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote S3D Piping Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Aveva E3D

    Salary range: $36,000 - $79,500

    Aveva E3D is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aveva E3D jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $79,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Aveva E3D job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Senior Electrical Designer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $124,000

    As a senior electrical designer, your job is to use electrical knowledge and design principles to develop electrical drawings for each project you take. This includes determining what equipment can be used, ensuring the final electrical plan meets the client's needs and specifications, and verifying construction status in the field to ensure the plan represents as-built conditions. Senior electrical designers frequently check design drawings from suppliers and other resources, provide on-site support during construction, ensure plans comply with all relevant installation codes, and interact with contractors and subcontractors. This job requires a moderate amount of travel and the ability to cooperate with a team.

  • Cadworx Designer

    Salary range: $77,500 - $92,500

    Cadworx Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cadworx Designer jobs pay between $77,500 (25th percentile) and $92,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cadworx Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Smartplant 3D

    Salary range: $77,500 - $92,500

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  • Panel Designer

    Salary range: $41,000 - $50,000

    Panel Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Panel Designer jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Panel Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Electrical Instrumentation Designer

    Salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

    Electrical Instrumentation Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Electrical Instrumentation Designer jobs pay between $65,500 (25th percentile) and $93,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Electrical Instrumentation Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Electrical Revit Designer

    Salary range: $65,500 - $93,500

    Freelance Electrical Revit Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Electrical Revit Designer jobs pay between $65,500 (25th percentile) and $93,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Freelance Electrical Revit Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Hmi Designer

    Salary range: $58,000 - $109,000

    Hmi Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hmi Designer jobs pay between $58,000 (25th percentile) and $109,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Hmi Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Pdms Piping Designer

    Salary range: $88,000 - $127,500

    Pdms Piping Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Pdms Piping Designer jobs pay between $88,000 (25th percentile) and $127,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pdms Piping Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.