Apprentice Instrument Technician

Looking to turn your passion into fixing things and working with your hands into a career? We are seeking forward-thinking entry level candidates to join our Life Sciences Instrument Technician team. This is no ordinary technician role – you'll receive mentorship and hands-on training to learn the instrument calibration trade and start your journey in a lifelong career!

Projects variety examples:

• Work within a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical site to calibrate and test field instrumentation and control loops.
• Perform an overview of the existing calibration points and suggest best practices to improve calibration time.
• Work with TAI’s Automaton & Controls Engineers to provide turnkey instrumentation solutions.

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

• Receive mentorship and training by working side by side with a talented team of Senior Instrument Technicians.
• Work within a variety of cutting edge pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities to provide calibration services.
• Provide excellent customer service by working closely with clients to provide technical calibration solutions and project execution.
• Perform calibrations of instruments approved for use on: Autoclaves, Incubators, Freezers, Refrigerators, BMS/BAS Systems, Bioreactors, AHU’s, CIP/SIP Systems, RODI Systems, WFI Systems, Utility Systems, and Fermenters.
• Troubleshooting and Repair of complex instrumentation systems.
• Assists in programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers and process/environmental monitoring systems.
• Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• An Associates degree or trade school certification within instrumentation, maintenance, electrical, mechanical, biotechnology, or other relevant program of study. A high school diploma or equivalent is also acceptable.
• A strong work ethic and desire to learn!
• Excellent customer service skills.
• An aptitude within maintenance, mechanical or electrical trades.
• A desire to work with your hands and in the field.
• Prior experience within industrial, pharmaceutical, lab, or manufacturing plant is a plus!

What TAI offers:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development and Association Membership Reimbursements – such as ISPE Membership.

Compensation and benefits offering:

• Pay: $20 - $32.50 a year (based on experience)
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable depending on firm’s performance, employee performance, and tenure).
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Health benefits - Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401k with employer match.

If you're interested in learning more about TAI Engineering and what made us a top-20 partner to the manufacturing sector per Engineering News Record (ENR), please visit us at www.taiengineering.com.