Principal Instrument Technician

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together—where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter—we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world-scale production facilities.

About the Role

The Instrumentation and Equipment Technology Group plays a key role in the development of new technology offerings through the design and fabrication of novel process equipment and controls. This functional team combines multiple design, engineering, and fabrication capabilities to quickly move first-of-their-kind process systems from initial concept to full operation.

The Principal Instrument Technician is responsible for providing customer support, calibration, rental, maintenance, and repair for a variety of analytical equipment. The primary focus is on electrical equipment and gas analyzer calibrations, maintenance, and repair. The role may also expand to include pressure, flow, temperature, and moisture equipment based on the skill set of the successful applicant. Daily interaction with the Technology R&D community and broader Air Products businesses requires a highly motivated, self-starter with exceptional communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to customers in the field.
• Servicing and repairing equipment requiring electrical and mechanical skills.
• Calibrating and maintaining analytical equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced environment to provide on-demand rental equipment to customers and plant sites.
• Performing data entry and database maintenance required to track equipment rentals, calibrations, and inventory.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and safety compliance.
• Producing and interpreting equipment drawings and manuals.
• Custom building and retrofitting equipment.
• Safe and proficient use of hand and power tools.
• Applying electricity and electronics theory to repair and rebuild equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory or equivalent environment is required.
• Must possess safe work habits that comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Hands-on experience working with gases, chemicals, and analytical equipment is preferred but not required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance (day 1 of employment).
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave (up to 8 weeks).
• Backup child and adult care benefit.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Life insurance (AD&D—paid for by Air Products), supplemental AD&D.
• Legal plan & identity theft coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Many more supplemental benefits available.