Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller

. Develop instrumentation and control system designs for industrial manufacturing and process environments .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing instrumentation and control systems for industrial environments, with a strong focus on PLC and SCADA solutions, project delivery, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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Instrumentation And Controls DesignPLC And SCADA SolutionsRockwell Automation ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseCapital Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation DesignControl System DesignRoot Cause Failure AnalysisP&ID DevelopmentData Sheet DevelopmentSystem Architecture DevelopmentI/O Requirements SpecificationProcess Variable MonitoringEngineering EstimatingProcess Control

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Rockwell Automation HardwareSCADA SystemsPLC SystemsNetworking SolutionsHVAC Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseEngineer-In-Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingProcess EnvironmentsCapital ProjectsMechanical SystemsChemical DistributionClean Room Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop instrumentation and control system designs for industrial manufacturing and process environments
Engineer PLC and SCADA interface solutions supporting safety, reliability, and optimization requirements
Lead instrumentation and controls design and estimating during preliminary and detailed project phases
Perform facility and system job walks to assess existing conditions, define scope, and identify constraints
Develop engineering solutions that improve equipment and process performance
Design monitoring and control systems for pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, and other process variables
Perform root cause failure analyses and recommend corrective actions
Document process and functional requirements for instrumentation, controls, and related equipment
Develop system architecture, instrumentation selections, I/O requirements, P&IDs, data sheets, and network documentation
Coordinate design activities with engineering teams, contractors, system integrators, and client representatives
Support project delivery from preliminary design through installation and start-up
Collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts on complex client challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering; a degree emphasizing process control and instrumentation; or equivalent relevant experience
3+ years of experience leading instrumentation and controls design and estimating for capital projects
Experience with Rockwell Automation hardware and software
Experience with PLC, I/O, SCADA, networking, instrumentation, P&ID, and data sheet development
Experience supporting multidisciplinary industrial capital projects involving owners, contractors, system integrators, and mechanical, electrical, and process teams
Ability to travel for installation, start-up, client meetings, training, and industry events
Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification preferred
Experience with dry and wet mechanical systems, gas and chemical distribution, HVAC, or clean room environmental controls preferred
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments
Must be eligible to work in the United States as indicated by the employer's use of E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations during the interview process
Equal opportunity employment
Potential pre-employment screening including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments