Senior Instrumentation & Controls Lead - Automation & SCADA

RG Talent Inc

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

RG Talent Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead a local team supporting semiconductor facilities in Santa Clara. The role covers PLC/HMI, SCADA, networks, and field devices, with scope, schedule and budget input to project leadership.

This contract-to-hire position is W-2 through Oct 2027. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with global teams, and delivering reliable automation solutions while ensuring safety and quality standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics from a US-accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (PE) license — required
Minimum 10 years of directly related experience
Advanced Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix), Siemens (TIA Portal, S7) and Emerson (Machine Edition)
Motion control, robotics and high-speed automation; MES integration, SQL and IIoT
Preferred: industrial cybersecurity basics; troubleshooting, verification and commissioning; AutoCAD; semiconductor or data center field experience
Must be authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship); NDA, background check and 7-panel drug screen (no THC)

Responsibilities

Manage the onsite team of engineers, technicians and programming specialists
Provide scope, schedule and budget information to project leadership
Architect full automation solutions: PLC, HMI, SCADA, networks and field devices
Lead HMI/SCADA development with a focus on usability, performance and reliability
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex failures and production issues
Coordinate with internal and external global teams; mentor and develop staff