Senior Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

1d•$125,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are seeking a Senior Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join Amentum’s Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at either our Tullahoma, TN or Farmington Hills, MI office. Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
Minimum 8 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, and commissioning.
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.

Nice To Haves

PE license or ability to work toward PE (EIT)

Responsibilities

Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for SCADA systems.
Developing control system software designs.
Developing control system software including PLC programming and HMI development.
Developing interfaces to facility equipment using various industrial control protocols (MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
Applying closed loop controls methods 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 (ISA, IEEE, NEC, etc.)
Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication through panel shop testing.
Performing light installation tasks on-site for commissioning efforts
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 SCADA projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning.