Senior Instrumentation & Process Control Engineer
Peraton•Woodbridge, NJ
•$112,000 - $179,000
About The Position
This position supports the design, development, testing, and operational phases of projects at PERATON Labs, Peraton’s research and development arm. The engineer works closely with engineering, scientific, and technical staff to develop novel solutions, with a primary focus on process control and plant interfaces. The role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing Instrumentation and Control systems, including maturing prototypes and field-deployable systems. It also requires the ability to read, understand, correct, and produce professional-quality design documentation.
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Relevant professional experience: at least 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with a Ph.D.
- Experience implementing designs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Experience creating subsystems and prototypes using customized designs or commercial off-the-shelf modules to connect to existing or legacy equipment.
- Experience with analog and digital I/O data acquisition and control signals, and signal-conditioning techniques.
- Familiarity with laboratory or bench hardware, such as oscilloscopes, AC and DC power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting cabling and interconnectivity.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and analyzing technical documentation.
- Ability to work onsite five days a week when required.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS).
- Experience using version-control and configuration-management tools such as Git.
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test experimental Instrumentation and Control systems.
- Author and review documentation packages, including process control diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and test plans.
- Prepare presentations, simulations, analyses, and other communication materials for internal and external design and manufacturing reviews.
- Review design document packages for manufacturability, testability, and design validation.
- Occasionally perform hands-on testing of electronics and software, diagnose failures, and make repairs when needed.
- Provide technical oversight of staff when appropriate.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
