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Instrumentation Technician, l

CompanyNovate Solutions Inc
LocationLivermore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 27, 2026
About The Company
Novate Solutions®, Inc. is an engineering and integration firm serving industrial manufacturers in a wide range of markets including semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, transportation, and aerospace.  We combine engineering design fundamentals with control system integration expertise and turnkey deployment capabilities to effectively remove the risks our clients face when implementing process controls projects.   With Novate, you can expect comprehensive process control solutions, with full accountability from start to finish. Our professional engineering and integration teams have an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles that impact industrial processes, combined with decades of experience working with a variety of control software platforms and automation technologies in numerous industrial environments.   The same expert team designs, installs, integrates and supports each project ensuring that everything performs in the way our clients expect.   When you work with us you can trust that there are no surprises.  Our process control solutions and complete commitment to the end result have repeatedly helped our clients realize their true expectations, ensuring the results and accountability they need, while saving them time, money and hassle for over a decade.
About the Role

Description

Novate Solutions Inc. a process control engineering firm providing engineering and managed services to a variety of industrial clients with offices in Livermore, West Sacramento and Merced, CA. Novate is looking for an Instrumentation Technician, l based out of our Livermore, CA location, but dedicated to a client site in the Fremont, CA area. Under limited supervision this individual must have the ability to operate multiple concurrent projects, provide support initiative, possess exceptional awareness, and be extremely organized with adaptive time management skills. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver exceptional service by completing all project deliverables on time for all assigned projects, meeting all company quality control requirements and keeping customers briefed on project status. The ideal individual is flexible, collaborative, a team player, works well under pressure in a fast pace environment. If you are looking for a role that will provide you exciting and challenging projects, Novate Solutions is interested in chatting with you.


To be successful in this role, the ideal individual must:

• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

• Self-starter, not afraid to take initiative and highly self-motivated.

• Well organized with exceptional time management skills.


Responsibilities:

· Safely troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment that requires calibration.

· Understand, troubleshoot, and modify PLC programs when required to perform calibrations.

· Identification of improvements. Programming (minor to moderate modifications/configuration) to implement improvements in the PLC Logic and HMIs.

· Train users and peers on control system functionality (PLC, computer/control networks, and instrumentation).

· Knowledge and ability to assist with the change out of 24 Volt HMIs.

· Ability to assist with the building of electrical control panels.

· Preventive/corrective maintenance for automation and control systems.

· Proficient in the use of multiple types of calibration equipment.

· Ability to complete all work in a timely manner with little or no direction.

· Demonstrate behaviors and competencies to deliver consistent results and create collaborative client relationships.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

· Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, SCADA, Siemens, and Rockwell RS Logic 5000.

· Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.

· The ability to assist industrial electrician with bending conduit and pulling CAT cable.

· A high level of technical experience is a must, but along with the technical expertise this individual should have good people skills in order to interact with other fellow technicians, clients, and upper management.

· Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve quickly and under pressure.

· Team player with a positive, can do attitude, willing to wear multiple hands to get the projects and jobs done in a timely manner, with limited errors or down time.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Ability to accurately type 35+ WPM.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to meet deadlines.


Competencies:

· Communication

· Results Driven

· Critical Thinking

· Work Independently


Education and Experience:

Associate degree in electronics or industrial instrumentation (preferred).

Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of related experience.


License/Certifications:

US Citizen. Valid CA driver’s license with clean DMV record.


Physical Demands:

The ability to lift up to 75 pounds with frequent standing, sitting for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and crawling into confined spaces.


Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel locally or out of the area when necessary. Travel locally up to 30% of the time.


Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Ability to pass a DOD security level background check.


Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health and vision insurance
  • HRA
  • Wellness benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Identity theft protection


Novate Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
Troubleshoot Electrical EquipmentTroubleshoot Electronic EquipmentCalibrationPLC Program ModificationHMI ModificationSystem TrainingControl Panel BuildingPreventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceCalibration Equipment ProficiencyTime ManagementCommunicationSelf-MotivationOrganizationProblem SolvingTeamwork
Categories
EngineeringTradesTechnologyManufacturing
Benefits
Paid Vacation401(k)Flexible Work ScheduleHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceHRAWellness BenefitsLife InsuranceIdentity Theft Protection
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver exceptional service by completing all project deliverables on time for assigned projects, meeting quality control requirements, and keeping customers briefed on project status. Responsibilities include safely troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment requiring calibration, modifying PLC programs, identifying improvements, and training users on control system functionality.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$50 - $65
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
30
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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