Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
$80,000–$130,000 year
HybridAustin, Texas, United States or Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
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 schedules, control narratives, sequences of operation, I/O lists, and related technical documentation. Create and coordinate drawings and models in AutoCAD and Revit, including plans, details, sections, risers, and coordinated layouts. Support integration of controls for HVAC, cleanroom pressure management, exhaust systems, process utilities, alarms, and monitoring systems. Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, process, and fire protection teams to resolve spatial conflicts and system dependencies. Participate in internal reviews, QA and QC checks, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings. Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, and equipment information to confirm compliance. Respond to RFIs, review proposed field changes, and support formal change control. Conduct site walks, observe installation progress, verify field conditions, and support punch list resolution, testing, and commissioning activities. Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and vendors to clarify requirements and maintain project momentum. Identify design risks, safety concerns, and operational constraints, and recommend practical solutions. Mentor junior team members by reviewing drawings and sharing technical guidance.
Required 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
- Ability to prepare accurate control narratives, sequences of operation, I/O lists, design calculations, and coordinated construction packages
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- experience with other controls design or documentation tools is a plus
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