Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Verona, WI

ACS - Engineer. Integrate. Build.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care benefits

401(k) employer match

Bonus incentive program

Paid time off

Summer hours

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer. You will develop control system architectures and analyze risks while collaborating with a skilled team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PLC programming experience. This position offers comprehensive health care benefits, a 401(k) match, a bonus incentive program, a hybrid work schedule, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in design/build/programming of PLC systems.
• 5+ years’ experience programming in ladder logic.
• Experience with engine test cell instrumentation and control.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architecture and diagrams.
• Analyze risks and conduct risk analyses.
• Program and integrate HMIs and PLCs.

Skills

Ladder logic programming

AutoCAD electrical

PLC systems design

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

Wago PLC

Job description

Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Verona, WI

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ACS is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team. ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities and has been named a “Top Workplace” since 2019.

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work within a group of controls engineers to fulfill the instrumentation and controls responsibilities for a variety of process and industrial projects. This position will be based out of our headquartered office in Verona, WI.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and/or review control system architecture, flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control sequences, and design specifications.
• Analyze risks and hazards, and conduct risk analyses.
• Create responsibility matrices, instrument indexes, bills of material (BOMs) and other project tools.
• Develop and/or review wiring schematics and control panel layout drawings.
• Program and integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including offerings from Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wago, etc.
• Design, set up, and perform system functionality tests on equipment in our manufacturing facility and at customer sites.
• Develop wire pull schedules and scope of work documents for contractors to use in bidding and construction.
• Perform onsite startup and validation of equipment.
• I/O checkout and troubleshooting, calibrate instrumentation and tune PID loops.
• Validate programming to confirm systems operate per control sequences.

Basic requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience preparing drawings using AutoCAD electrical.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design/build/programming of PLC systems with field experience, from design to start‑up.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience programming in ladder logic.
• Experience with engine test cell instrumentation & control design, integration, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Ability to interpret and create Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience providing efficient and effective client service, including balancing multiple projects and responding to changes in deadline, scope, and design.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer facilities with several overnight stays (25‑40%), nationally for design meetings, equipment installation supervision and commissioning.
• Problem‑solving, strong organizational and time‑management skills, team player, initiative‑taking, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with all internal and external levels and groups.

Along with an amazing company culture, ACS offers comprehensive health care benefits, a 401(k) employer match program, a bonus incentive program, paid time off, hybrid schedule and summer hours.

ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities. Working across multiple industries and markets, including automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, laboratories and manufacturing, ACS offers a unique mix of experience in control systems, custom machines, testing solutions, automation, process and discrete production systems as well as turnkey integrated buildings. ACS is based in Verona, Wisconsin, with a regional office in Troy, Michigan, and serves customers across North America and around the world.

For a full overview of our organization, visit our website at: http://www.acscm.com

Please apply through our website at: Careers | ACS

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Design

Industries

Construction and Engineering Services