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Instrument & Controls Engineer

US - Frederick - MDFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

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/Digital/Smart instrument troubleshooting, Configuration management, Calibration strategies, Supplier evaluation, GMP compliance, Cybersecurity basics

Preferred skills

Asset Lifecycle Management, Preventive/Predictive maintenance planning, Obsolescence 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 and building management systems. Serve as the engineering owner for assigned instruments throughout their lifecycle, maintaining accurate inventories and technical records. Specify and select instrumentation for new installations, replacements, and upgrades in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Establish and maintain configuration-management practices for smart instruments, including backups and firmware management. Provide engineering support for preventive and predictive maintenance, calibration, and repair strategies. Support automation, process, facilities, and capital projects involving instrumentation and control systems.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC