Installs, calibrates, maintains, inspects and repairs mechanical and electronic devices and equipment. These instruments may automate tasks, record and report data in precise ways or perform other important functions for an individual, business or industrial plant. Instrumentation technicians work on instruments like pneumatic devices, electromedical devices, navigational systems or control instruments.
- Installing and calibrating technologies and equipment and training clients on operation and safety instructions
- Maintaining equipment regularly by adjusting system components and testing functionalities
- Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment for issues and repairing or replacing defective parts as needed
- Using scientific and analytic computer software to diagnose faults in machines or applications
- Researching new industry instrumentation and studying details and instructions to install and use it properly
- Collaborate with electronic engineers, process technicians and other plant professionals to design equipment