Instrumentation & Controls Designer

About the role

The Instrumentation & Controls Designer is responsible for designing and implementing PLC and DCS-based control solutions for project work in the following sectors: semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and practices to diverse design and design/build projects.
• Support project and discipline management team in the execution of projects.
• Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.
• This includes preparing wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team of electrical, I&C, process, mechanical, and Electrical engineers, construction supervisors, and vendors.
• Some travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience developing electrical construction documents in compliance with NFPA 70 and UL508A.
• Experience developing P&IDs, loop wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, PLC/DCS control panel layouts, instrument plan diagrams, and conduit routing plans in compliance with ISA standards and practices.
• Experience designing and implementing industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, Devicenet, wireless telemetry, fiber networks.
• Familiar with Revit, P&ID, and BIM software.
• Previous mission critical facility, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or biotech project experience desired but not required.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience.
• Education and Experience: Degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Experience with PLC and DCS-based control solutions.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks.
• Ability to prepare wiring and raceway routing plans.
• Experience with P&IDs, loop wiring diagrams, and instrument data sheets.
• Proficiency in Revit, P&ID, and BIM software.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.