Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum's Advanced Solutions Group seeks a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to design and implement control systems for diverse facilities, with projects domestic and abroad. You will lead PLC/HMI development, hardware wiring and interface to equipment, applying robust control strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, on-time delivery, and adherence to codes and standards; travel for commissioning is expected. Join a team delivering complex turnkey solutions.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, and commissioning.
• Experience in PLC/HMI software development in major environments with knowledge of others.
• Experience selecting instrumentation and hardware for control and DAQ systems.
• Strong math background for data uncertainty, digital filters, and control functions.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline teams; mentor junior colleagues.
• Desire to drive innovative approaches across project phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware wiring diagrams for SCADA systems.
• Develop control system software designs and PLC/HMI development.
• Interface with facility equipment using MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP.
• Lead SCADA projects through all phases from design to commissioning.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure success.
• Estimate design, materials, installation, and commissioning needs.
• Plan labor resources and project milestones to meet scope and budget.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Control system design

Team leadership

Project management

Industrial automation

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Emerson PC ME

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join Amentum's Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at either our Tullahoma, TN or Farmington Hills, MI office.

Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Essential Responsibilities:

This Controls & Instrumentation Engineer role will support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million-dollar turnkey solutions. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator who can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with engineering and business professionals to ensure client satisfaction and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

• Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for SCADA systems.
• Developing control system software designs.
• Developing control system software including PLC programming and HMI development.
• Developing interfaces to facility equipment using various industrial control protocols (MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
• Applying closed loop controls methods to control continuously variable systems.
• Providing quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards (ISA, IEEE, NEC, etc.)
• Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication through panel shop testing.
• Performing light installation tasks on-site for commissioning efforts
• Providing on-site team direction of facility startup, checkout, and commissioning activities, both domestically and abroad.
• Communicating with clients and management regarding project status.
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.
• Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
• Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule.
• Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets.
• Leading SCADA projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning.

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, and commissioning.
• Experienced PLC and HMI software developer in one of the major environments (for instance, Rockwell Software Studio 5000, SIEMENS TIA Portal, Emerson PC ME) with a working knowledge of the other environments.
• Experience selecting, specifying, and procuring process instrumentation and actuation hardware, control and data acquisition system hardware, PLCs, drive and motion systems, automation network hardware, interconnect cabling and supporting equipment.
• A solid math background to select and develop data uncertainty calculations, digital filter algorithms, control transfer function realizations, and process simulation.
• An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver technically successful control and data systems, often unique one-of-a-kind systems. Must train, encourage, and mentor junior colleagues.
• A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE license or ability to work toward PE (EIT)

Description of Work Environment:

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.
• Field work may be required, including outside work.
• Most of the travel relates to the commissioning and site acceptance efforts. These trips can range from a single week to multiple consecutive weeks, depending on the project assigned to the candidate.

Compensation Details:

$110,000 - $135,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/01/2026 - Until Filled

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