Hybrid Instrumentation & Controls Designer for Semicon/Cleanroom

Selectek, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Professional development support

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Designer in the Austin, TX area.

The role focuses on designing instrumentation & controls for cleanroom, fab, and advanced manufacturing facilities, with coordination across process, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams. The position involves creating detailed deliverables (P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams) and supporting project execution from planning to startup.

Qualifications

• Assocate's degree in engineering design technology, or equivalent experience in instrumentation and controls design.
• Extensive experience designing instrumentation and control systems for semiconductor, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex process environments.
• Strong working knowledge of control system components, including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, actuators, control valves, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and building automation interfaces.
• Experience producing and coordinating detailed engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and installation details.
• Experience reviewing vendor submittals, coordinating with equipment suppliers, and supporting construction and startup activities in fast paced project environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and controls design deliverables for cleanroom, fab, utility, and specialty system applications (points lists, I/O schedules, control narratives, loop diagrams, schematics, installation details).
• Support project execution from early planning through startup and turnover for semiconductor facilities.
• Coordinate control system requirements with process, mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams for integrated solutions.
• Prepare and review P&IDs, sequence of operations, instrument index, device schedules, valve and sensor selection, and control panel layouts.
• Perform design calculations related to instrument sizing, control valve selection, signal compatibility, redundancy, and alarm management.
• Review vendor submittals, factory data, and equipment datasheets to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and design reviews to communicate decisions and align objectives.
• Support QA/QC reviews to verify accuracy, code compliance, and constructability across disciplines.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and field coordination during installation to preserve design intent.
• Conduct site walks, verify conditions, and assist with field troubleshooting and as-built documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Controls coordination

QA/QC processes

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in engineering design technology

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

Job description

Selectek, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Designer in the Austin, TX area.

The role focuses on designing instrumentation & controls for cleanroom, fab, and advanced manufacturing facilities, with coordination across process, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams. The position involves creating detailed deliverables (P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams) and supporting project execution from planning to startup.