Facilities Controls Engineer (PLC/SCADA) - Semiconductor

Insight Global; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an experienced Facilities Controls System Engineer to design, install, commission, and operate facility control systems for the client’s factory, including PLC and SCADA for HVAC, UPW, WWT, gas/chemicals, and life safety. This role ensures reliable, safe operation across the project lifecycle, collaborating with vendors and operations teams in Peoria, AZ.

The candidate will review drawings, support commissioning, manage documentation, and perform root cause analyses to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities control systems engineering (design and operations), preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA systems, PID controllers, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with HMI operator interfaces and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instrumentation and controls design vendors to ensure system requirements are met.
• Review engineering drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment preparation and operational testing.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for control systems.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Respond to facility interruptions across HVAC, process systems, UPW, WWT, gas and chemical systems, and life safety systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and trend evaluations for facilities-related incidents.
• Modify control logic and programming to enhance system performance and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain an instrument calibration program for transmitters, control valves, and positioners.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet production demands.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA and root cause analysis, to improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and corporate control system guidelines.

Skills

PLCs

SCADA systems

PID controllers

Variable frequency drives

P&ID drawings

HMI interfaces

Industrial communication protocols

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Design & operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Engineering design software

Job description

Insight Global seeks an experienced Facilities Controls System Engineer to design, install, commission, and operate facility control systems for the client’s factory, including PLC and SCADA for HVAC, UPW, WWT, gas/chemicals, and life safety. This role ensures reliable, safe operation across the project lifecycle, collaborating with vendors and operations teams in Peoria, AZ.

The candidate will review drawings, support commissioning, manage documentation, and perform root cause analyses to