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Prime Controls

System integrator delivering automation and control

Instrumentation Technician 2

Full-TimeDeadline 10/6/27
No salary listed
Mid
Lewisville, TX, USA
In PersonTravel to customer sites as required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Four years of experience as an instrumentation technician.
  • Technical knowledge of the operation of AC and DC drives.
  • A thorough understanding of the theory and operation of speed feedback devices.
  • Understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
  • A good understanding of PID and control loops.
  • A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
  • Proficiency in PLC and HMI systems, including communications drivers and connections, PLC program navigation, and controlled manipulation.
  • A thorough understanding of electrical components and electronic devices.
  • Understanding and ability to demonstrate processes for diagnosing defective components, motors, drives, and electronic components.
  • Ability to demonstrate use of diagnostic equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform instrumentation and automation services, including troubleshooting, calibration, installation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
  • Repair instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
  • Set up new instrumentation and calibrate specifications using schematics and drawings.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
  • Assist with installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
  • Use computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce reports.
  • Work with engineers testing and commissioning PLC systems.
  • Travel to customer sites to provide services as required.
  • Identify parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components; program PLCs and HMIs; test program logic and installed equipment; troubleshoot software and systems issues during start-up; and develop and assemble documentation and user manuals.

About the company

Prime Controls is an employee-owned main automation contractor and system integrator that provides end-to-end automation and control services, from design to post-project maintenance, for mission-critical industries. Its product approach centers on delivering a sole-source solution that combines hardware and software integration with factory support services, leveraging extensive manufacturer relationships and certified capabilities to cover the full automation lifecycle. The company differentiates itself through its ESOP ownership, single-point accountability as a main contractor, and strong focus on customer outcomes, supported by deep experience in sectors such as data centers, semiconductor fabrication, water and wastewater, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The goal is to help customers deploy reliable, fully integrated automation systems that meet or exceed expectations and reduce downtime across critical operations.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lewisville, Texas

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Prime Controls posted new 2026 roles in Cedar Rapids, Mesa, and Denver, signaling demand.
  • September 2026 website updates and LinkedIn activity show active hiring and market outreach.
  • Bois D'Arc Lake and Leonard Water Treatment work demonstrates credibility in large infrastructure programs.

What critics are saying

  • Prime Controls depends on project wins; missed bids erase revenue between installations.
  • Safety-system failures or commissioning defects trigger liability, shutdowns, and customer bans after 2026 projects.
  • National integrators like Jacobs, Emerson, and Burns McDonnell compress margins and steal accounts.

What makes Prime Controls unique

  • Prime Controls pairs SIL3 safety systems with Level 2 automation, per September 2026 website updates.
  • Lewisville-based Prime Controls runs in-house FAT testing and licensed engineering-contracting capabilities.
  • Prime Controls serves water, oil, datacenters, and semiconductor clients across Texas and beyond.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Company Equity