Instrumentation & Controls Designer

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

We are hiring for an Instrumentation & Controls Designer (I&C) in the Austin, TX area. Primary function will be the design of instrumentation & controls, no programming or software development is needed for this role. This is a hybrid on-site role and required to report to our office at least 3 days a week. Base salary range of ($100-$150K), relevant to experience. Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Job Summary: The Instrumentation and Controls Designer supports the delivery of highly technical cleanroom, fab, and advanced manufacturing facilities by developing accurate and coordinated control system designs from concept through startup. This role creates and refines instrumentation and controls deliverables, including points lists, I/O schedules, P&IDs, control narratives, loop diagrams, device layouts, and installation details, while coordinating closely with process, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams. The designer reviews vendor data, supports design reviews and change control, and helps resolve field issues that affect safety, reliability, sequence of operations, and schedule. Success in this role depends on strong technical judgment, disciplined QA/QC, and the ability to collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and controls design deliverables for cleanroom, fab, utility, and specialty system applications, including points lists, I/O schedules, control narratives, loop diagrams, schematics, and installation details.
• Support project execution from early planning and pre design through detailed design, construction administration, startup, and turnover for semiconductor and advanced technology facilities.
• Coordinate control system requirements with process, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and architectural teams to ensure fully integrated and constructible solutions.
• Prepare and review P&IDs, sequence of operations, instrument index, device schedules, valve and sensor selection, and control panel layouts.
• Perform design calculations and technical evaluations related to instrument sizing, control valve selection, signal compatibility, redundancy, alarming, and system performance.
• Review vendor submittals, factory documentation, and equipment data sheets to confirm compliance with project requirements and control system intent.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions to communicate technical decisions, resolve scope questions, and support alignment on project objectives.
• Support QA/QC reviews of design packages to verify accuracy, completeness, code compliance, constructability, and consistency across disciplines.
• Respond to RFIs, review construction submittals, and support field coordination during installation to resolve conflicts and preserve design intent.
• Conduct site walks, verify existing conditions, and assist with field troubleshooting, punchlist resolution, and as built documentation during construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with startup and commissioning teams to support functional testing, point to point checks, control checkout, and sequence verification.
• Track design changes through formal change control processes, documenting impacts to schedule, cost, safety, and system performance.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to controls integration, maintainability, alarm management, and operational reliability.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical development, best practices, and consistent documentation standards across project teams.

Requirements

• Assocate's degree in engineering design technology, or a related technical field, OR equivalent progressive 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.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and coordinate 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.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and commissioning agents while maintaining technical clarity and responsiveness.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, code and standard compliance, change management, and documentation control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and coordination skills with the ability to guide design efforts and support less experienced team members.
• Familiarity with design tools and software commonly used for controls documentation, calculation, and coordination, with the ability to learn project specific platforms as needed.