Senior Controls Engineer
Core
Design and develop electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial process control and environments, specifying field sensors and ensuring compliance in hazardous areas.
Role type
Senior Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)
Builds
Custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems for clients in chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing.
Domain
Industrial Automation / Process Control / Manufacturing
Required skills
Industrial control systems design, Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level), Hazardous area design (intrinsically safe), Project estimation, Procurement management, Site acceptance testing, Leadership without direct authority
Preferred skills
Experience in chemical, glass batch, food, or pharmaceutical process environments
Technologies
Electrical engineering tools, Instrumentation wiring practices, Project management software
Responsibilities
Outline and record project requirements with customers and project managers; Create estimates for process control projects; Design and develop electrical and instrumentation systems; Specify and integrate field instrumentation; Select and apply intrinsically safe instrumentation for hazardous environments; Develop bills of materials and oversee procurement; Conduct site acceptance tests and support installation/commissioning; Manage scope, schedule, and budget.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities