Hybrid Controls & Instrumentation Engineer for Industry

Talent Groups; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Austin seeks a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to design and optimize control systems for complex mechanical environments. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include selecting instrumentation, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with teams for system optimization. This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical systems, ensuring reliable operation and quality standards in a contract position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in controls or instrumentation engineering.
• Strong understanding of control valve sizing and instrumentation datasheets.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and Profinet protocols.

Responsibilities

• Select and size instrumentation and control devices based on requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation including control schematics and panel layouts.
• Support design of scalable control network architectures.

Skills

Control valve sizing

Instrumentation datasheets

Industrial network protocols

PLC platforms

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Ignition HMI software

Job description

A dynamic engineering firm in Austin seeks a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to design and optimize control systems for complex mechanical environments. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include selecting instrumentation, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with teams for system optimization. This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical systems, ensuring reliable operation and quality standards in a contract position.