Job Description
We have an immediate need for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in the Santa Clara, CA area.
Base salary is estimated at $95K-$130K+, relevant to experience and license status.
Required:
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- EIT with ability to obtain PE license in CA.
- Minimum (5) years of experience, or equivalent work experience and certifications that exemplify a desire for continuing education or advancement.
- Working knowledge of control systems architecture and networks required.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls required.
- Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with people of all levels including customers and contractors.
- Requires ability to create and edit AutoCAD drawings.
- Low Voltage Experience.
- Ability to do general load calculations.
Preferred:- P.E License.
- Knowledge of PLC and touch screen programming languages to program Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other PLC's.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:- Work with programmers to develop instrumentation and controls logic.
- Read, analyze, and interpret project documents, instructions, proposals, specifications, and other relevant information to obtain a clear understanding of the project requirements.
- Evaluate life safety and regulatory requirements including CA Fire Code, CA and National Electrical Code, NFPA and hazardous location requirements.
- Work with AutoCAD and Revit designers to develop monitoring and controls system layout, block diagrams and wiring schematic.
- Specify equipment, toxic and flammable gas detectors, audible/visual alarms, instrumentation, process safety interlocks, PLCs and related automation equipment.
- Manage projects and customer relationships. Prepare proposals, define scope, deliverables, schedule and budget.
- Work successfully with OAC team to coordinate field installation, testing and inspections - focusing on customer service, problem solving and continuous improvement.