Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Fusion Systems
General Atomics
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Job summary
General Atomics is seeking an Instrumentation and Control engineer to support the DIII-D program in San Diego, applying innovative approaches to design, deploy, and upgrade I&C systems across plant operations. The role emphasizes reliable automation, safety compliance, and collaboration with scientists and engineers.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering fundamentals, PLC/SCADA experience, and proficiency in CAD/PCB tools, with a track record in communication and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with progressive engineering experience.
- Experience with industrial electronics, relays, transformers, sensors, and systems.
- Ability to generate clear technical reports, presentations, and work orders.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safety standards including LOTO and confined space requirements.
- Manage PLC/SCADA systems, industrial electronics, and control systems.
- Deploy, troubleshoot sensors, DAQ, and signal conditioning.
- Assist in improving SCADA reliability, efficiency, and automation performance.
- Support scientists and engineers in data collection and interpretation.
- Design and modify analog/digital circuits and PCB layouts.
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Job description
General Atomics is seeking an Instrumentation and Control engineer to support the DIII-D program in San Diego, applying innovative approaches to design, deploy, and upgrade I&C systems across plant operations. The role emphasizes reliable automation, safety compliance, and collaboration with scientists and engineers.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering fundamentals, PLC/SCADA experience, and proficiency in CAD/PCB tools, with a track record in communication and
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