Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Advanced Tech

SSOE Group

Hillsboro (OR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SSOE Group's Advanced Technology division is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and coordinate control systems for cleanroom, fab, and advanced manufacturing facilities in Hillsboro, OR. You will develop I&C packages, review P&IDs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include defining PLC/DCS architectures, instrument selection, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering design technology, drafting, or a related technical field.
Experience with instrumentation and controls design in industrial, semiconductor, advanced technology, or comparable process facility environments.
Ability to produce an I&C design package with oversight, including drawings, schedules, narratives, and coordination documents.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for producing and coordinating technical design deliverables.
Working knowledge of PLC and DCS hardware architectures, control panel construction, and field instrumentation types.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, one line diagrams, and process flow diagrams.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a design environment with multiple interfaces and deadlines.
Ability to support QA/QC processes, resolve comments professionally, and incorporate feedback into accurate final deliverables.
Eagerness to learn, take direction from senior staff, and contribute to mentoring or coordination efforts as project complexity grows.

Responsibilities

Prepare instrumentation and controls design deliverables for semiconductor and advanced technology facilities, including control system layouts, device schedules, I/O lists, loop diagrams, panel details, and sequence of operations documents.
Support development of PLC and DCS hardware architectures, control panel arrangements, and field instrumentation selection based on project requirements, process needs, and maintainability.
Interpret and coordinate P&IDs, one line diagrams, process flow diagrams, and related engineering documents to define control system scope and interfaces.
Work with project managers, discipline leads, process engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and client representatives to align control design with facility and process objectives.
Use AutoCAD and Revit to produce, update, and coordinate design drawings and models, ensuring consistency with overall project documentation and building systems interfaces.
Assist in design calculations, equipment and instrumentation sizing support, control system cable and raceway coordination, and other technical analyses needed to complete a compliant design package.
Participate in internal QA/QC reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and client reviews to identify conflicts, refine scope, and support design quality and constructability.
Coordinate with vendors and equipment suppliers to review technical submittals, gather required information, and confirm integration requirements for packaged systems and specialty equipment.
Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction phase services by clarifying design intent, evaluating field conditions, and assisting with issue resolution.
Conduct site walks and field verification activities to confirm existing conditions, support installation coordination, and identify opportunities for risk reduction and design improvement.
Support change management by tracking design revisions, documenting scope impacts, and helping manage budget, schedule, and technical risk through project turnover.
Assist with startup, commissioning, and turnover activities by supporting point-to-point verification, functional testing, and resolution of punch list items.
Contribute to safe design practices by applying applicable codes, standards, and project-specific safety requirements in all phases of work.