Job Description:
We're seeking a I&C Engineer to lead major process controls engineering projects spanning digital control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI), complex test stands, and chemical processes. You will take problems from issue to solution, setting expectations for data-driven decision making, automation, and the responsible use of AI/agentic AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective, compliant designs. This role blends hands-on engineering (design, fabrication, assembly, programming, testing) with technical leadership, client engagement, and rigorous software configuration management.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Systems & Controls Engineering
*Engineer and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, network switches, and control systems; lead programming and commissioning for Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
*Implement robust controls architectures, safety interlocks, alarming, data logging, recipe management, and historian integrations for test and process systems.
Instrumentation Specification & Systems Design
*Develop Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
*Prepare design input documentation for drawings including cable block diagrams, wiring schematics, loop sheets, and detailed I/O maps.
*Help in creating and maintaining P&IDs and System Design Descriptions (SDDs).
Vendor Coordination & Technical Documentation
*Interface with vendors; prepare and review equipment purchase specifications.
*Produce clear, concise technical reports and engineering studies.
Configuration Management & Quality
*Establish and enforce software configuration management (SCM) for PLC/HMI code, scripts, and documentation.
*Review design drawings and documentation produced by others.
Leadership in Automation & AI/ML
*Direct processimprovement initiatives: automate calculations, summarize technical documents, generate design documentation, and guide when/how AI or agentic AI tools are used.
*Oversee engineering automation via Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel; review and validate automated outputs.
*Champion responsible integration of AI/ML into controls systems, including predictive maintenance and anomaly detection.
Required Qualifications:
*B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
*5+ years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
*Hands on expertise with Rockwell/AllenBradley PLCs and FactoryTalk systems.
*Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, programming, and testing test stands and chemical process systems.
*Strong SCM proficiency including Git, versioning, and code reviews.
*Excellent communication skills and experience reviewing design drawings.
*Active DOE Q Clearance or eligibility to obtain.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Master's degree in a related engineering field.
*Experience with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Analytics, OPC UA, historians, and industrial networking.
*Familiarity with SIS, PHA, ISA standards, and NFPA/NEC codes.
*Experience integrating AI/ML into industrial systems.
*Additional learning such as CS, AI, or Software Engineering certificates or minors.
