Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Sr.
Arizona-State-University
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Arizona State University (ASU) — MTW research facility in Tempe — seeks an experienced Engineering Manager 2 to lead instrumentation and controls projects, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-efficient operation across complex life-safety and building automation systems. The role involves design reviews, collaboration with external teams, and budget planning for ongoing maintenance and improvements.
The position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus with potential cross-site responsibilities and a
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in the field, including two years in a managerial role; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Deep knowledge of life safety systems (LSS), building automation systems (BAS), and related codes.
- Familiarity with installation and operation of instrumentation and control systems for facilities.
Responsibilities
- Advise site leadership on improvements to instrumentation and control systems.
- Conduct design reviews for fire alarm, toxic gas monitoring, and BAS projects.
- Sign off on installations as MTW’s controls engineer.
- Develop maintenance strategies including predictive maintenance and cost optimization.
- Coordinate with external consultants and ASU teams on designs and budgets.
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Engineering Manager 2
Job Family: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Max Pay – Depends on experience: $150,000.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Manages engineering projects at the institution, ensuring project execution, technical compliance, and collaboration within the engineering department.
Facilities Development and Management, FM KE Facilities Services, MacroTechnology Works (MTW), seeks an experienced Senior Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to assist in the operation of the MTW research facility. This position will play a substantial role in the design, operations and maintenance of multiple life safety systems (LSS) and building automation systems (BAS) including fire alarm systems, toxic gas monitoring systems, and control systems associated with mechanical systems up to and including multiple 1000+ ton chillers and cooling towers, large hot water boilers, scrubbed air abatement systems, and various other HVAC mechanical systems.
The qualified candidate should be highly knowledgeable with the International Building Codes, specifically the codes surrounding fire alarm and toxic gas monitoring systems located/operating in “H Type” occupancies. Must be proficient in the use of Bluebeam to help with drawing development and design reviews. The individual will also be knowledgeable in the installation of instrumentation and control systems for the support of semiconductor equipment, fire alarm, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
The selected candidate will assist the facilities operations team with defining required preventative and predictive maintenance while helping the operations team troubleshoot issues with the instrumentation and control systems in a 24x7 operational research and development fab including commission testing of new and/or modified systems. The engineer will be responsible for working with peers from outside consulting firms to help guide and review their proposed designs for modification to the facility. The engineer will assist the operations team with developing the operational budget for the systems that they own and develop plans for improving the operations costs of the system. Will demonstrate ability to evaluate systems for operational cost efficiencies and develop plans for making energy conservation plans for their responsible systems. A part of the ownership of these systems will be maintaining the databases for fire and life safety systems for available points of connection to manage potential expansion of the systems.
About MacroTechnology Works: MacroTechnology Works (MTW) is an advanced state-of-the-art semiconductor research facility located in the ASU Research Park in southeastern Tempe. MTW provides ASU researchers, private industry researchers, partner companies and start-up operations with office, lab, and cleanroom space appropriate to advance research into semiconductor related processes from basic material research to advanced semiconductor processing.
- Advise site leadership on necessary improvements to existing instrumentation and control systems (JCI Notifier, Yokogawa BAS, JCI Metasys, Ignition, Honeywell Toxic Gas Monitoring, etc).
- Conduct design reviews of fire alarm, toxic gas monitoring, and building automation systems for ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Sign off new life safety and building controls installations as MTW’s controls engineer.
- Advise site leadership on necessary life safety system (LSS) and building automation system (BAS) improvements, including working with MTW facilities and other ASU teams in developing long term reliability plans and capital improvement plans for the site.
- Working with operations staff to develop and improve upon the existing controls maintenance program for the site, including a transition from preventative maintenance to predictive maintenance.
- Develop, maintain, and update sequence of operations, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and controls narratives.
- Maintain or work with ASU AutoCAD resources to develop and update P&IDs and network diagrams.
- Coordinate with outside entities and key stakeholders at ASU Research Park.
- Review and evaluate standard specifications and details used in other jurisdictions for possible adoption by the University.
- Attend final inspections and recommend acceptance or rejection of completed work.
- Provide technical advice to management and staff.
- Formulate standard specification language for controls construction projects.
- Represents the University on panels and boards as needed.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. May be required to work extended daily or weekend hours depending on activities at site.
This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.
$140,000 to $150,000 annually.
- 22 days of accrued vacation leave
- 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one – for more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits – for more information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
- Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- Disability and leave program for income protection
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
- ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships
- Activities are performed in environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Outdoors in an uncontrolled environment subject to excessive heat or cold, wind, weather, etc.
- Advanced research laboratory environments containing hazardous chemicals and processes.
- Low hazard cleanrooms involving potential exposure to low hazard chemicals, gases and processes.
- Advanced H5 (high Hazard) occupancies utilizing extremely toxic and hazardous gases, chemicals and processes.
- Standing for varying lengths of time and walking moderate distances to perform work.
- Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, garments, face coverings, and hardhat).
- Will involve extended periods of time in cleanroom environment, wearing appropriate cleanroom garb, to include full cleanroom suit, hair net, face mask, gloves, shoe/foot coverings, etc.
- Drives university vehicles.
- 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff
- Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Paid time for volunteer and professional development
- Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
- Disability and leave program for income protection
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
- ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships
ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes applications from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco‑free university.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf.
For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.
ASU conducts pre‑employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
ASU conducts pre‑employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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