Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Lab-Based

GTI Energy; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salaries

Generous benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

GTI Energy is hiring an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join its Research & Engineering group in the Chicagoland area. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and be proficient in instrumentation and control systems, along with expertise in automation programming. The role includes training engineers, developing project proposals, and hands-on labs work. GTI Energy provides a supportive environment with competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The offered salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 annually, complemented by bonuses and other rewards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a B.S.
• Experience with instrumentation and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Ability to document work in written, graphical, and presentation form.

Responsibilities

• Work with, train and assist a team of engineers on data logging solutions.
• Develop cost estimates and provide input on project proposals.
• Assist in the hands-on development, construction, and commissioning of systems.

Skills

Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Familiarity with analytical tools such as MATLAB, PowerBI, or Python

Familiarity with data management tools such as ParcView or PI

Familiarity with wireless protocols such as LoRaWAN, LTE, Monit

Familiarity with protocols such as CAN, MQTT, or HART

Familiarity with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams

Experience in producing controls

Experience managing or mentoring technical personnel

Education

Relevant work experience after a B.S. (10+ years)

Experience with automation programming of National Instruments LabVIEW or Allen Bradley PLCs

Experience with industrial protocols such as MODBUS, OPC, or Ethernet

Job description

GTI Energy is hiring an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join its Research & Engineering group in the Chicagoland area. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and be proficient in instrumentation and control systems, along with expertise in automation programming. The role includes training engineers, developing project proposals, and hands-on labs work. GTI Energy provides a supportive environment with competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The offered salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 annually, complemented by bonuses and other rewards.