Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Talent Groups; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for a remote position in Texas. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 2 years of relevant experience in automation and electromechanical systems. The role will involve responsibilities such as creating engineering documentation, performing instrument sizing, and collaborating with vendors on design standards. Proficiency with control systems, HMI development, and programming languages is required, making this an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in automation or electromechanical systems.
• Proficient knowledge of control valve sizing and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Controls engineering documentation.
• Perform application-based sizing of Instruments and Control devices.
• Initiate RFQ packages and technical bid evaluations.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure design standards.
• Develop scalable network architectures for control systems.

Skills

Controls engineering documentation

Instrumentation selection

Control device procurement

HMI optimization

Construction support

Mechanical system sizing

Industrial process knowledge

Programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradly

Siemens

Beckhoff

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

SPI (InTools)

Job description

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Job Type: Contract To Hire

Job Location: Remote in Texas only

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. No Corp to Corp or 3rd party agencies.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update Controls engineering documentation and drawings.
• Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and Control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, Chilled Water, Compressed Air, etc.
• Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices.
• Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet the required quality and documentation standards.
• Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems.
• Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability.
• Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work.
• Examine mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors.
• Generate construction drawings including 2D and 3D content to accurately define the installation scope of work.
• Provide expertise and support for system outages and failover incidents.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years’ experience as a Controls, Instrumentation, or Applications Engineer in automation or electromechanical systems
• Experience with control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for Instrumentation
• Familiarity with Controls based software such as SPI (InTools) to initiate Instrument lists, wiring terminations, calibrated ranges etc.
• Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and Serial Communication
• Advanced knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system
• Proficient with Allen-Bradly, Siemens, or Beckhoff
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Ignition HMI and WinCC is beneficial
• Competency choosing the appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation, experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production is desired
• Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is beneficial

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Manufacturing and Electric Power Generation