Controls and Instrumentation Engineer - Intermediate Level

Amentum•Tullahoma, TN

1d•$110,800 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS) is seeking an Intermediate Level Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. AS specializes in the development, design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research & development, scientific, and test facilities. The successful candidate must be team-oriented, organized, able to communicate to all levels of the organization, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to work with a team of motivated engineering and business professionals to ensure client satisfaction and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, and commissioning.
Experienced software developer in a high-level environment such as C/C++/C# or with an engineering application software tool such as LabVIEW, MATLAB and SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE.
Experienced PLC and HMI software developer in one of the major environments (for instance, Rockwell Software Studio 5000, SIEMENS TIA Portal, Emerson PC ME) with a working knowledge of the other environments.
Experience selecting, specifying, and procuring process instrumentation and actuation hardware, control and data acquisition system hardware, PLCs, drive and motion systems, automation network hardware, interconnect cabling and supporting equipment.
A solid math background to select and develop data uncertainty calculations, digital filter algorithms, control transfer function realizations, and process simulation.
An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver technically successful control and data systems, often unique one-of-a-kind systems.
Must train, encourage, and mentor junior colleagues.
A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer in good standing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems.
Developing control system software designs that include control of temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced process and electromechanical systems.
Developing control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc.
Developing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
Applying closed loop controls methods, both classical and modern, to control continuously variable systems.
Providing quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards.
Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication.
Providing on-site team direction of facility startup, checkout, and commissioning activities, both domestically and abroad.
Communicating with clients and management regarding project status.
Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.
Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule.
Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets.
Leading control and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning.