Full-Time

Instrumentation Technician 1

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 8/11/27
Prime Controls

Prime Controls

501-1,000 employees

System integrator delivering automation and control

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Amarillo, TX, USA

In Person

Travel to customer sites is required as needed.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
PLC

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Requirements
  • One year of experience as an instrumentation technician.
  • Technical knowledge of the operation of alternating-current and direct-current drives.
  • A thorough understanding of speed feedback device theory and operation.
  • An understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
  • A good understanding of proportional-integral-derivative control and control loops.
  • A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
  • Proficiency in programmable logic controller and human-machine interface systems, including communications drivers and connections, programmable logic controller program navigation, and controlled manipulation.
  • A thorough understanding of electrical components and electronic devices.
  • An understanding of and ability to demonstrate the processes involved in diagnosing defective components, motors, drives, and electronic components.
  • Ability to use diagnostic equipment.
  • Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and potentially lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Perform instrumentation and automation services, including troubleshooting, calibration, installation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation functionality and input/output operation.
  • Repair instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
  • Set up new instrumentation and calibrate it to 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 to test and commission programmable logic controller systems.
  • Travel to customer sites to provide services as required.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Highwire awarded Prime Controls Platinum safety status in January 2026.
  • The Fayetteville, Georgia branch adds Southeast reach and local project capacity.
  • Active hiring, including a 2026 engineering internship, signals continued project demand.

What critics are saying

  • Rockwell, Siemens, and larger integrators compress margins on SCADA projects by 2026.
  • Prime Controls lacks visible 2025-2026 product announcements, limiting software-led differentiation.
  • Losing a major utilities or oilfield integration account would hit revenue immediately.

What makes Prime Controls unique

  • Prime Controls holds an Inductive Automation Premier Integrator certification since 2021.
  • Its SCADA, systems integration, and I&C construction focus spans Texas and Georgia.
  • A GSA contract through May 25, 2030 broadens federal procurement access.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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