Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician

Automation | Full-Time | Onsite – York, Nebraska

Put Your Technical Skills to Work—From the Shop Floor to the Customer Site

Do you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, working with automation controls, and figuring out what it takes to get a system running exactly the way it should?

Cyclonaire is looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Automation team in York, Nebraska. This hands-on technical role combines industrial automation, electrical systems, instrumentation, programming, troubleshooting, and field commissioning.

You’ll support Cyclonaire equipment from our manufacturing facility through installation and startup at customer locations. One day you may be troubleshooting a control system in York; another, you may be leading technical commissioning activities at a customer site.

If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems and want a role where your expertise makes a visible difference, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide programming and electromechanical support for automated process equipment and control systems
• Serve as a technical lead on commissioning projects
• Troubleshoot equipment and provide technical direction to customers and service technicians
• Assist with electrical design and programming for new equipment
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and other system devices
• Work with industrial automation controls, motor control circuits, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial networks
• Develop functional testing processes, procedures, and checklists to help ensure product quality
• Assist with mechanical troubleshooting, equipment tuning, and repairs
• Develop data collection and analysis systems to troubleshoot and validate system performance
• Prepare technical design packages, including panel layouts, line diagrams, component schedules, and cabling schedules
• Develop user manuals, training materials, and other technical documentation
• Work directly with customers and Cyclonaire team members to solve technical challenges

The position provides advanced instrumentation, electrical, programming, and electromechanical support both in production and in the field.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an Associate Degree in a technical field combined with a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and practical experience will also be considered
• Previous plant electrical or electromechanical support experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation controls programming, design, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and control hardware/software
• Familiarity with motor control circuits and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Experience with industrial networking and network equipment configuration
• Strong electromechanical/mechatronic troubleshooting skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Software experience desired includes:

• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Logix 500
• FactoryTalk View and FactoryTalk Optix
• Modicon, Siemens, and Ewon
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The position requires frequent domestic and international travel, along with a valid passport, driver’s license, and driving record that permits use of company vehicles.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. Cyclonaire is not currently established to support sponsorship.

How We Work at Cyclonaire

Our Core Values guide how we approach our work, solve problems, support our teammates, and serve our customers:

We can’t be awesome without doing something hard
An attitude of ownership
It takes a team
Do the right thing

If these values sound like the way you want to work, you may be a great fit for Cyclonaire.

Why Cyclonaire?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a superb company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options with company matching
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career with an established Nebraska manufacturer

Location & Schedule

York, Nebraska – Onsite
Full-Time | Hourly, Non-Exempt
Frequent domestic and international travel required

This position combines work at Cyclonaire’s York facility with work at customer sites in a variety of environments and conditions. Field assignments may include indoor and outdoor work, varying temperatures, and work at heights. 

Ready for Your Next Technical Challenge?

If you’re an experienced electrical or electromechanical technician who enjoys automation, troubleshooting, travel, and solving complex problems in the field, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply today and bring your technical expertise to the Cyclonaire team.

Cyclonaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.