Control & Instrument Engineer II

Blentech Corporation • Santa Rosa, CA

3d • $109,300 - $120,800 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Control & Instrument Engineer II, you will play a critical role in designing, configuring, programming, and maintaining the advanced instrumentation and automation systems that power our industrial food processing equipment. This mid-level engineering role bridges the gap between complex software/control logic and physical heavy machinery. You will work closely with multi-faceted teams—including mechanical designers, project managers, and the manufacturing floor—to ensure our automated systems are safe, accurate, efficient, and tailored to specific customer process goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• 3–5 years of proven engineering experience directly handling industrial control systems, instrumentation calibration, and automation environments.
• Proven proficiency in PLC/HMI programming environments (e.g., Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar industrial platforms).
• Solid understanding of loop tuning, industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.), and standard industrial sensory instruments.
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to address complex electrical, software, and mechanical interactions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to write technical specifications, project documentation, and collaborate smoothly across internal manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Ability to manage shifting project priorities efficiently while maintaining an exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be comfortable spending significant time on a busy manufacturing floor, working around active machinery, and occasionally lifting/moving tools or test components.
• Must be able to read complex technical layouts and schematics.
• Must be within driving distance of the Santa Rosa office, as this is an onsite position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing equipment is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop advanced control systems and instrumentation layouts for custom industrial machinery.
• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and supervisory control software.
• Select, specify, calibrate, and integrate instruments to accurately monitor and control critical process variables such as temperature, pressure, fluid dynamics, speed, and weight.
• Analyze data, performance metrics, and system behaviors to verify that control systems meet precise process definitions.
• Modify and optimize existing system configurations to maximize efficiency and safe operations.
• Interpret engineering blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Partner with mechanical and process engineers to deliver cohesive, turnkey industrial solutions.
• Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues during building, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and internal commissioning phases.
• Ensure all industrial automation designs strictly adhere to relevant safety standards, sanitary regulations, and National Electrical Code (NEC) / UL guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and generous parental leave policies.
• A collaborative culture with customized career development tracks designed to help you grow with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level