Instrumentation Technician

Date Posted : 2025-10-30

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HCO02 : Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Puebl 50 William White Blvd, Pueblo, CO, 81001 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here.

Security Clearance : None / Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to support calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of factory instrumentation and control systems. This role involves working with analog and digital communication systems, ensuring accurate calibrations, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting equipment commissioning. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with various test equipment, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

Calibration of critical and non-critical instrument transmitters across the factory using multifunction calibrators and the DCS (distributed control system). This includes documentation and record keeping of calibrations in AMS (Asset Management System). This also requires planning of calibration due date's to not impact customers.

Troubleshooting and replacement / repair of malfunctioned instruments including control system hardware. Technician will use a variety of test equipment to troubleshoot including field communicators, AMS (Asset Management System), digital volt meters, amp meters, advanced multifunction calibrators, and oscilloscopes as needed. Responsibilities include primarily working with 4-20mA analog current loops and 24VDC / 120VAC discrete control voltage along with HART, Modbus, and Fieldbus communication protocol systems. The use of control loop drawings and P&ID's is required for troubleshooting instrument issues.

Perform PM's (preventative maintenance) and work order completion for SAP scheduled events.

Specifying / solicit quotes from vendors and ordering of new / replacement instrumentation equipment.

Support of new instrumentation commissioning and startup.

Support senior technicians with equipment troubleshooting as needed.

Work safely and be able to troubleshoot analog signal loops and 24VDC / 120VAC discrete control loops.

Ability to troubleshoot Digital Communication Systems. (HART, MODBUS and FIELDBUS)

Ability to calibrate pressure, temperature and flow transmitters using multifunction calibrators. (e.g. Beamex MC6)

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA / AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

ISA CCST Level One certification (or equivalent) or applicable associates degree (Electrical Technology, Instrumentation and Controls, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics Technology or similar program).

Qualifications We Prefer :

Electrical safety training to include ARC Flash and Lock Out / Tag Out.

Familiarity with field communicators, digital volt meters, amp meters and oscilloscopes.

Basic familiarity with pyrometer theory.

Basic familiarity with Gas Chromatographs.

Basic ability to read and understand electrical one lines, P&ID's and loop diagrams.

Ability to order replacement in kind equipment to maintain spares inventory.

Able to use Vendor manuals to install, troubleshoot, repair or calibrate equipment with minimal assistance.

Ability to perform Loop Checks to the DCS Graphics (Delta-V) and troubleshoot issues to fix the loop.

Perform troubleshooting / repair of Digital Valve Controllers.

Perform valve hardware replacement and bench set control valves.

Generate and manage minor projects (

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Role Type Definitions :

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 40,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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