Facilities Controls System Engineer

Aleron; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Facilities Controls System Engineer to lead design, installation, commissioning, and operation of facility automation systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will work with PLC/SCADA platforms supporting HVAC, ultrapure water, wastewater, gas and chemical distribution, and life safety systems, driving projects from design through operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities control systems engineering (design and operations), preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering vendors to review control system designs, drawings, technical submittals, and construction progress.
• Support equipment commissioning, operational testing, system start-up, and handover activities while resolving technical abnormalities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and SCADA systems supporting critical facility operations and respond to facility interruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis, control logic modifications, capacity planning, and reliability improvements to enhance system performance.
• Develop and maintain instrument calibration programs while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and engineering guidelines.

Skills

PLC/SCADA systems

PID controllers

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

HMI interfaces

MS Office engineering tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Description

Job Title: Facilities Controls System Engineer

Location: Peoria, AZ

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: $130k-$150k+10%/Year

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity

• We're seeking an experienced Facilities Controls System Engineer to lead the design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of facility automation and control systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. You'll work with PLC and SCADA platforms supporting critical facility infrastructure, including HVAC, ultrapure water, wastewater treatment, gas and chemical distribution, and life safety systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the entire project lifecycle, from initial design and commissioning through full-scale operations and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with engineering vendors to review control system designs, drawings, technical submittals, and construction progress.
• Support equipment commissioning, operational testing, system start-up, and handover activities while resolving technical abnormalities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and SCADA systems supporting critical facility operations and respond to facility interruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis, control logic modifications, capacity planning, and reliability improvements to enhance system performance.
• Develop and maintain instrument calibration programs while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and engineering guidelines.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities control systems engineering (design and operations), preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

What Sets You Apart

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 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.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and adjust heavy objects.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.