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Instrument & Controls Engineer

Frederick, Maryland, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lifecycle management, reliability, specification, troubleshooting, and technical ownership of process control instrumentation for manufacturing, laboratory, utility, and facility systems.

Role type

Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer

Builds

Reliable instrumentation and control systems for biologic manufacturing, central utilities, and facility operations.

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Field device expertise, Distributed Control Systems (DeltaV, Rockwell), Building Management Systems (EMS/BMS), Analog and digital instrumentation, Troubleshooting, Configuration management, Specification and selection, Calibration, Preventive and predictive maintenance, Supplier evaluation, Configuration backups

Preferred skills

Cybersecurity considerations, Hazardous-area requirements, Sanitary and cleanability requirements, Asset Lifecycle Management, P&ID review

Technologies

DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens EMS/BMS, PLCs, SCADA, DCS

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot analog, digital, smart, analytical, and networked instruments and their interfaces with distributed control systems, PLCs, and BMS. Serve as engineering owner for assigned instruments throughout their lifecycle, maintaining inventories and technical records. Specify and select instrumentation for new installations, replacements, and upgrades. Establish and maintain configuration-management practices for smart instruments. Provide engineering support for preventive, predictive, and calibration maintenance strategies. Support automation, process, facilities, and capital projects involving instrumentation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC