Control & Instrumentation Engineer

energyx; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO & Sick Leave

Equity

Employer 401K contributions

Career growth

Job summary

EnergyX is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for industrial applications. You will lead panel wiring, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA integration, and data visualization from SQL databases using Ignition or similar platforms.

The role requires a strong background in control theory, instrumentation, and automation, with at least 5 years in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of instrumentation and control engineering in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in PLC programming across listed platforms.
• Experience with Ignition server commissioning and HMI design.
• Knowledge of OPC UA and Modbus protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork; travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and build E&I and control systems, including panel wiring, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA development and integration.
• Develop instrumentation specifications and selection criteria for various projects.
• Create and review P&IDs and control schematics.
• Develop data visualization from MySQL databases in platforms such as Ignition, Grafana, or similar.
• Conduct FAT and SAT for control systems.
• Integrate control systems with existing infrastructure and ensure seamless operation.
• Perform commissioning electrical work including sensor addition, sensor validation, and motor wiring.
• Perform general system commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in control technology and best practices.

Skills

Control theory

Instrumentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

OPTO22 PLC

Schneider PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Ignition software

OPC UA

Modbus

Python

C++

MATLAB

Linux server commissioning

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for various industrial applications. This role requires a strong understanding of control theory, process instrumentation, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Work on a team of experienced EnergyX engineers on projects focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:

Design and Development:

• Design and build E&I and control systems, including panel wiring, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA development and integration.
• Develop instrumentation specifications and selection criteria for various projects.
• Create and review P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and control schematics.
• Develop data visualization from MySQL databases in platforms such as Ignition, Grafana, or similar.

Testing and Commissioning:

• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for control systems.
• Integrate control systems with existing infrastructure and ensure seamless operation.
• Perform commissioning electrical work including sensor addition, sensor validation, and motor wiring.
• Perform general system commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Project Management:

• Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure all instrumentation and control designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in control technology and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, OPTO22, Schneider, or Mitsubishi) PLC/HMI systems.
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation, control theory, and automation systems.
• Experience with Ignition software including server commissioning, PLC communication, tag historian, and HMI design.
• Experience with OPC UA and/or Modbus communication protocols
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 25% travel is required

Certifications:

• NFPA 70E electrical training is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and advanced control strategies.
• Familiarity with Linux based server commissioning
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA, IEC, and NFPA.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB for control applications.
• Certification in control systems or instrumentation (e.g., ISA Certified Control Systems Technician) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a fast-growing energy materials company.
• Competitive pay
• Healthcare (Health, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution
• PTO and Sick Leave
• Equity Compensation
• Employer 401K contributions
• A global platform with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and top-tier customers.

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.