Instrumentation Technician

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

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What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking to fill the position Instrumentation Technician, based in one of our advanced R&D facilities located in Cranston, RI.

The Instrumentation Technician will support experimental development by setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting sensors, instrumentation, automation hardware, and data acquisition systems. You will work closely with engineers to ensure test systems operate safely, accurately, and reliably.  We require candidates to be US Citizens and/or permanent residents of the US.  Sponsorship is not available for this role.

How You Will Do It

• Set up, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in fire suppression R&D testing. 

• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW programs for data collection, test control, and system monitoring. 

• Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs. 

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving wiring, communication protocols, control logic, and instrumentation performance. 

• Maintain wiring diagrams, test configurations, and system component records. 

• Establish and sustain effective working relationships across a variety of teams. 

What We Look For

Required

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or equivalent experience. 

• Hands on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware. 

• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and VFD setup. 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. 

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $50,000 - $70,000 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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