Senior Instrument and Control Engineer

PsiQuantum • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

The Cryogenic Engineering Department is seeking an Instrument and Control Engineer who will play a key role in designing the cryogenic system for the quantum computer. This position will interact with multiple teams internally and suppliers externally.

Requirements

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5-10+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex problems related to thermal/fluid systems, power plant, LNG plant, superconducting undulator, Synchrotron Radiation, and/or cryogenics.
• Practical working knowledge of controls and instrumentation for cryogenic equipment and liquid helium processing, and experience in troubleshooting and maintaining cryogenic C&I equipment and systems.
• Experience integrating Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software for Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) development, and embedded instrumentation and control applications in a process plant environment.
• Direct working experience with PLC-based industry control systems.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations.
• Able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the design and implementation of control and instrumentation systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying networking interfaces to field equipment using Ethernet, Probus, Profinet, Modbus, RS232, RS485, or other communication protocols.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Programming –Python, PLC.
• Competent in the use of specialized software, including but not limited to PI, Process Book, HYSYS, Unisim, ASPEN Plus and Pro-Treat.
• Extensive experience with control systems related to large pressurized fluid process systems, such as our cryogenic system, steam plants for power generation or ship propulsion, or chemical processing plants.
• Experience with AC power systems and components, compliance with electrical safety standards such as NFPA 70 and UL 508A, and implementing LOTO to protect electrical workers.

Responsibilities

• Develop cryogenic process controls execution strategies in conjunction with the overall project development team.
• Lead in P&ID (piping & Instrumentation diagram) development, operability, and hazard reviews.
• Identify and manage process controls, technical risk items, and process safety analysis (HAZOP).
• Author, check or approve specifications of process control equipment, including control valves, relief valves, flow measurement devices, process instrumentation, analytical systems, and DCS (distributed control system), PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition systems).
• Participate in Control System Design reviews.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commission of Process Automation equipment.
• Review SIL (Safety Integrity Level) assessments and author SIL verifications.
• Participate in preparing cost estimates for valves, instrumentation, analytical equipment, DCS equipment, SIS equipment, and labor.
• Participate in Cryostats and Cryoplant commissioning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees