Senior Engineer, Facilities Controls: Build & Optimize SCADA

TEEMA Group; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Senior Engineer, Facilities Controls System in Tempe, AZ to design, implement, and maintain control systems for semiconductor manufacturing. You will collaborate with instrumentation and controls vendors, review drawings, support commissioning, and ensure reliable PLC and SCADA operation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical or Instrumentation & Controls, 3+ years in facilities control systems, and strong troubleshooting skills with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities control systems engineering (design and operations), preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of PLCs,SCADA systems, PID controllers, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with HMI operator interfaces and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instrumentation and controls design vendors to ensure system requirements are met.
• Review engineering drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment preparation and operational testing.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for control systems.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Respond to facility interruptions across HVAC, process systems, UPW, WWT, gas and chemical systems, and life safety systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and trend evaluations for facilities-related incidents.
• Modify control logic and programming to enhance system performance and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain an instrument calibration program for transmitters, control valves, and positioners.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet production demands.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA and root cause analysis, to improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and corporate control system guidelines.

Skills

PLC/SCADA systems

PID controllers

P&ID drawings

HMI interfaces

Industrial communication protocols

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Controls

Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TEEMA Group is seeking a Senior Engineer, Facilities Controls System in Tempe, AZ to design, implement, and maintain control systems for semiconductor manufacturing. You will collaborate with instrumentation and controls vendors, review drawings, support commissioning, and ensure reliable PLC and SCADA operation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical or Instrumentation & Controls, 3+ years in facilities control systems, and strong troubleshooting skills with MS Office proficiency.