Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and controls design solutions for cleanrooms, fab facilities, and advanced manufacturing support systems across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Prepare design calculations, equipment and device schedules, control narratives, sequences of operation, I/O lists, and related technical documentation for building and process support systems.
• Create and coordinate drawings and models in AutoCAD and Revit, including plans, details, sections, risers, and coordinated layouts for control devices, panels, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, process, and fire protection teams to resolve spatial conflicts, interface requirements, and system dependencies early in the design process.
• Support integration of controls for HVAC, cleanroom pressure management, exhaust systems, process utilities, alarms, monitoring systems, and other facility automation interfaces.
• Participate in internal reviews, QA and QC checks, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project intent.
• Review vendor submittals, product data, shop drawings, and equipment information to confirm compliance with design requirements and project specifications.
• Respond to RFIs, review proposed field changes, and support formal change control by assessing technical impact, constructability, cost, and schedule implications.
• Conduct site walks, observe installation progress, verify field conditions, and support punch list resolution, testing, and commissioning activities during construction administration and startup.
• Cook with clients, contractors, and vendors to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum through timely communication and follow-up.
• Identify design risks, safety concerns, and operational constraints, and recommend practical solutions that support reliable and maintainable facility performance.
• Mentor junior team members by reviewing drawings, sharing technical guidance, and supporting consistent design practices across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls design for industrial, high tech, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly complex facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of cleanroom and fab support systems, including monitoring and control of HVAC, pressure relationships, temperature, humidity, airflow, alarms, and process utility interfaces.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for preparing and coordinating engineering drawings and models; experience with other controls design or documentation tools is a plus.
• Experience supporting design reviews, submittal reviews, RFIs, field coordination, commissioning, and startup activities on deadline driven projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to mentor junior staff, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to quality focused project execution in a deadline driven environment.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized licensure/certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching)
• Opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications)
• Generous PTO & paid holidays