Senior Wind Tunnel Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

North Wind; Idaho; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wind is seeking a Senior Controls and Instrumentation Engineer responsible for design, implementation, and support of electrical equipment for wind tunnel projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in related fields.

This role requires proficiency with LabVIEW or PLCs and involves working alongside multidisciplinary teams. North Wind offers a diverse working environment and values equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of practical work experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems, or similar role.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to above.
• Must be a self-starter and able to balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop system design solution to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure system design aligns with as-sold scope and industry standards.
• Document and present work according to quality requirements.
• Travel to customer and subcontractor sites for design reviews.

Skills

Design and implementation of automation systems

Proficiency with LabVIEW or PLCs

Strong PLC and electro-mechanical systems knowledge

Experience with sensor hardware selections

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC systems

Job description

North Wind is seeking a Senior Controls and Instrumentation Engineer responsible for design, implementation, and support of electrical equipment for wind tunnel projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in related fields.

This role requires proficiency with LabVIEW or PLCs and involves working alongside multidisciplinary teams. North Wind offers a diverse working environment and values equal opportunity for all applicants.