Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - 26-00307

Datasoft Technologies, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional IT consulting firm is seeking a Sys Integration Discipline Spec Professional in Santa Clara, California. This role involves designing industrial control panels, leading technical teams, and engaging in system testing and commissioning activities. Candidates should possess at least an Associate Degree with extensive experience in instrumentation and controls, alongside strong leadership skills. Proficiency in RSLogix and AutoCAD is preferred. The position offers a long-term contract with an hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Industrial Instrumentation and Controls.
• 4+ years in leadership or management roles.
• Expertise in PLC/SCADA programming.
• Experience reading P&IDs, electrical schematics, and ANSI/ISA symbols.
• Experience presenting to clients and leading design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system testing and commissioning activities.
• Create Sequence of Operations documentation.
• Manage construction teams and technical staff.
• Lead client interactions and design reviews.
• Coordinate with hybrid and international engineering resources.

Skills

Industrial control panel design

Industrial networking

SQL Server

Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration in teams

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent vocational degree

Journeyman license

Tools

RSLogix 5000 Studio

Cimplicity v10

Allen-Bradley SLC 500

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word/Excel/Access/Outlook)

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Sys Integration Discipline Spec Professional Career Level

About the Job:

• Duration: Long term Contract Position Possibility of extension
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID: 24186

Responsibilities

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Knowledge and experience in the design of industrial control panels.
• Knowledge with industrial networking and design components, virtual machine, SQL Server.
• Experience participating in system testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience in creating Sequence of Operations documentation.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Access, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience in Semi-conductor, industrial or general industrial facilities
• Experience in various aspects of industrial automation, instrumentation, electrical power and building automation system design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent vocational degree with Journeyman license
• At Least 10 years of Industrial Instrumentation and Controls, FMS systems, PLC/SCADA programming, instrumentation, or related engineering/technical leadership roles with minimum 4 years of leadership and management experience.
• Proven background managing construction teams, programmers, and multi ‐ disciplinary technical staff.
• Experience leading client interactions, technical presentations, and design reviews.
• Demonstrated leadership managing hybrid and international engineering resources.
• Intermediate proficiency in RSLogix 5000 Studio and/or Cimplicity v10 or higher.
• Basic knowledge with Allen-Bradley SLC 500 and newer PLC platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, instrument diagrams following ANSI/ISA S5/1 symbology.

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include: