Senior level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to lead a local team on semiconductor manufacturing projects. You will oversee schedule, design requirements, system integration, and programming for PLC, HMI, and SCADA implementations.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, performance evaluations, roles definition, and ongoing career development. Expect collaboration with global teams and a strong focus on reliability and safety in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering from a USA accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Minimum 10 years of direct relatable experience.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, and Emerson Machine Edition.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite team of engineers, technicians and programming specialists.
• Provide scope, schedule and budget information to project leadership.
• Provide engineering leadership, guidance and technical expertise.
• Architect full automation solutions (PLC, HMI, SCADA, networks, field devices).
• Coordinate with global teams to establish schedules.
• Lead development of HMI/SCADA systems focusing on usability, performance and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities within the team.

Skills

Motion control

Robotics

IIoT

SQL databases

SCADA knowledge

Education

Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics degree (USA-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

Studio 5000 / RSLogix

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Emerson Machine Edition

Ignition / FactoryTalk / WinCC / Cimplicity

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We’re seeking a Seniorlevel Instrumentation and Controls Engineerto support and manage a local team in Santa Clara, CA. You will work on projects that enable the heart of our clients semiconductor manufacturing. You and the other team members will work closely with the well-established client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to maintain schedule, design requirements, system integration and programming tasks. Example systems include all aspects of facility management, gas life safety and cabinet monitoring including PLC and HMI programming and SCADA communications.

Managerial responsibilities will be focused on staff recruitment, hiring, growth and development. Including performance evaluations, defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations, training and continuous long- and short-term career development, conflict resolution, and weekly time sheet review and approval.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage onsite team of engineers, technicians and programming specialists.
• Provide scope, schedule and budget information to the project leadership.
• Provide engineering leadership, guidance and technical expertise.
• Architect full automation solutions including PLC, HMI, SCADA, networks, and field devices
• Coordinate with internal and external global teams to establish successful schedules.
• Lead development of HMI/SCADA systems with focus on usability, performance, and reliability
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system failures and production issues
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities within the team.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering from a USA accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Minimum 10 years of direct relatable experience.
• Advanced experience working with the following, Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), Emerson (Machine Edition).
• Expertise with SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Cimplicity)
• Experience with motion control, robotics, and high-speed automation systems
• Familiarity with MES integration, databases (SQL), and IIoT systems

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Extensive knowledge with troubleshooting, verification and commissioning services.
• Basic knowledge with AutoCAD computer drafting software.
• Experience working in semiconductor or datacenter environments including field verifications.
• Preference given to local candidates near Santa Clara, CA, relocation may be provided to well qualified candidates.
• Field work includes active sustaining construction environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

At Jacobs, we’re committed to improving the lives and communities through innovative, sustainable solutions. We’re driven by collaboration, technical excellence, and a passion for solving some of the world’s most complex challenges -- together.

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $160,700.00 to $221,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .