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Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

ICON · Austin · United States

Mechanic / Technician

Posted: 9/17/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from ICON's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems, with a strong focus on wiring, cable fabrication, and control systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-conscious, and motivated to support reliable and efficient operations across equipment and processes.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, instruments, and control devices.
  • Fabricate and assemble custom cables and wiring harnesses to specification.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
  • Perform wiring for control panels, field devices, motors, sensors, and PLC systems.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical systems and instrumentation circuits.
  • Calibrate and test instruments and sensors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for wiring, cable layouts, and instrumentation setups.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement control system upgrades and modifications.
  • Follow all safety protocols, company standards, and regulatory requirements related to electrical work.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance or installation (industrial or manufacturing environment preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of wiring practices, control systems, and instrumentation devices.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience with PLC systems, sensors, and motor controls.
  • Proficiency in cable fabrication, wiring, and harness assembly.
  • Familiarity with safety standards, lockout/tagout, and applicable electrical codes.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

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