Principal Instrument Technician

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 leader in industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an expert Principal Instrument Technician to join our operations team at its corporate headquarters in Allentown, PA.

The Instrumentation and Equipment Technology Group supports the development of new technologies through the design and fabrication of innovative process equipment and controls. The team integrates design, engineering, and fabrication capabilities to advance first‑of‑a‑kind process systems from concept to operation.

The Principal Instrument Technician is responsible for customer support, calibration, rental, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of analytical equipment, including pressure, gas analysis, flow, temperature, moisture, and electrical instrumentation. This role involves daily collaboration with Technology R&D and broader Air Products teams and requires a highly motivated self‑starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support to customers in the field.
• Servicing and repairing equipment requiring electrical and mechanical skills.
• Calibrating and maintaining analytical equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced environment to provide on-demand rental equipment to customers and plant sites.
• Performing data entry and database maintenance required to track equipment rentals, calibrations, and inventory.
• Handling the annual budget for the calibration laboratory.
• Growing calibration capabilities and equipment inventory based on customer demand and organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a laboratory or equivalent environment is required.
• The successful candidate must possess safe work habits that comply with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Hands-on experience working with gases, chemicals and analytical equipment is preferred.
• Computer hardware and software applications including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.
• Experience in the following areas is preferred:
• Producing and interpreting drawings and equipment manuals.
• Mechanical design including the ability to custom build and retrofit equipment.
• Safe and proficient use of hand and power tools.
• Applying electricity and electronics theory to repair and rebuild equipment.
• Chemistry background specific to safe handling, mixing and storing chemicals including the ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets.
• Design Hazard Review (DHR) process which requires analytical and technical writing skills with an emphasis on safety and attention to detail.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [email protected]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.