Company Description Air Power Products Limited (APPL), founded in 1980, is a specialized provider of air compressors, compressed air dryers, blowers, vacuum pumps, and custom-engineered systems. The company designs and manufactures advanced dryer technologies, including heatless desiccant air dryers with dew point-based control systems and stand-alone dew point monitoring solutions. APPL maintains substantial inventory of regenerative blowers, Swan oil-less air compressors, and vacuum pumps to support industries such as fire protection, pharmaceutical, laboratory, food processing, and medical applications across North America and beyond. With in-house design capabilities for electrical control systems and customized solutions, APPL continues to grow its product line to meet diverse industrial requirements. More information is available at www.airpowerproducts.com.
Role Description The Instrumentation & Control Technician – Systems Integration & Field Support is a full-time, on-site role based in Cambridge, ON. This role is responsible for installing, commissioning, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems for air dryers, blowers, compressors, and vacuum systems. Day-to-day activities include wiring and configuring control panels, integrating sensors and monitoring devices, performing start-up and functional testing, and providing field support to resolve system issues at customer sites. The technician will interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs, perform diagnostic checks, and document service activities and system modifications. Collaboration with engineering and production teams, as well as clear communication with customers regarding technical issues and recommended corrective actions, is an essential part of the role.
Qualifications
- Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems, instrumentation panels, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance practices for compressors, dryers, blowers, and related industrial equipment.
- Proficiency in instrumentation, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and dew point monitoring devices.
- Working knowledge of electricity, including wiring, control circuits, and interpreting electrical schematics.
- Experience with calibration of measurement and control devices to ensure accurate, reliable system performance.
- Diploma or certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and basic industrial automation concepts is an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work safely in industrial environments.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for field service within the region as required.
