Instrumentation Technician

Job Title: Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Instrumentation Technicians for two available day shift roles: Front Day Shift (Sunday to Wednesday) and Back Day Shift (Wednesday to Saturday), with Wednesday being a rotating 3-4-3 day. Our organization is a global leader in life sciences, operating across five continents. We value the innovative ideas of talented people who work collaboratively to devise solutions that improve the world. This role focuses on maximizing equipment availability for processing by maintaining equipment and instrumentation through Calibration, Preventive, and Corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain microprocessor-based equipment such as PLCs, DCS, and smart devices, ensuring detailed and accurate documentation to support Right-First-Time operations.
• Escalate process issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Comply with cGMP, SOP, and manufacturing documentation requirements.
• Complete tasks and work orders promptly, ensuring documentation aligns with standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.
• Ensure safe operation of tools and shop equipment, and execute field work safely.
• Utilize computer skills to navigate corporate intranet and related applications, CMMS/CCMS, and standard word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Interact cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, Engineering, and other departments to ensure satisfactory performance of instruments and systems.
• Assist with systems start-up and validation.
• Collect and organize technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.
• Assist with identification, purchase, and organization of spare parts.
• Install, troubleshoot, and modify process control instruments or systems, laboratory instruments and analyzers, and support utilities.
• Program and configure microprocessor-based equipment such as PLCs, DCS, and smart devices.
• Train other technicians in group and individual settings.
• Read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
• Evaluate and review Standard Operating Procedures content and make necessary adjustments.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of experience in manufacturing process instrumentation, control systems, or analytical instrumentation preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial process instrumentation principles and systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with reasonable accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in development, troubleshooting, sterilization, instrumentation, control systems, and manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role offers two day shift options: Front Day Shift (Sunday to Wednesday) and Back Day Shift (Wednesday to Saturday), with Wednesday being a rotating 3-4-3 day. The work environment supports 24/7 operations, providing personnel for calibration, maintenance, discrepancy response, contractor oversight, vendor resource management, project support, and training. Technicians are trained to perform calibration and maintenance in primary manufacturing support areas, Materials Management, Quality Control Labs, and Utility Operations.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vacaville, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Vacaville,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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 : $30 - $50