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Instrumentation Field Technician

Actalent
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Description

  • Instrumentation - Start-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of project related instrumentation. This includes but is not limited to transmitters such as flow, pressure, temperature, position, vibration, and current. Additional instrumentation includes, but is not limited to, analyzers for dissolved oxygen, sludge blanket, ORP, turbidity, pH, chlorine, fluoride, conductivity, and particle counting
  • Systems Drawings – Ability to read Process and Instrumentation, Control Loop and Control Panel drawings. Responsibility for the red-line as-built mark-up of drawings to document the current state of existing PLC and DCS control systems
  • Motor Control Equipment - Troubleshooting motor control equipment – FVNR Motor Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, and Soft Starts. Knowledgeable of all necessary safety requirements while working with this type of equipment
  • PLC Equipment - Troubleshooting PLC logic, relay logic, and other associated control equipment
  • Equipment modifications – Able to make necessary equipment modifications in the field, both mechanical and electrical
  • Computer/ Networking - Installation and start-up of computer and networking equipment
  • Panel Shop Support- When not in the field, build UL Certified Control Panels; Testing UL508A control panels
  • General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Education Technical associate’s degree or training and/or equivalent experience may be substituted; Journeymen level electrician with industrial controls experience also acceptable.
  • Ideal candidate would have over 2 years’ experience with the responsibilities as listed; instrumentation, system drawings, motor control equipment, PLC Equipment, Equipment Modifications, Telemetry Equipment, Computer & Networking Equipment
  • Able to work effectively and professionally with Customers and maintaining business relationships
  • Ability to work as part of a team professionally
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to and from client sites as required - 50% travel to customers both local and Domestic
  • Must be fluent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access #mneng26

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
401(k)/Profit Sharing
100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Employee Assistance Program
Will Preparation Resources
Worldwide Travel Assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000

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