Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

About the role

Amentum's Advanced Solutions Group, which designs, builds and operates complex R&D facilities for nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense and aerospace clients, is seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer. The role supports projects from small studies to multi-million-dollar turnkey solutions, and candidates may be based at the Tullahoma, TN or Farmington Hills, MI office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for SCADA systems, control system software designs, and PLC programming and HMI development
• Build interfaces to facility equipment using industrial protocols such as MODBUS TCP, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP
• Apply closed-loop control methods to continuously variable systems and lead SCADA projects through design, fabrication, testing and commissioning
• Provide quality system processes, check others' work, follow standard procedures and ensure compliance with codes and standards (ISA, IEEE, NEC)
• Support hardware assembly and fabrication through panel shop testing and perform light installation tasks on-site for commissioning
• Direct facility startup, checkout and commissioning on-site, communicate project status to clients and management, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Estimate design, materials, installation, checkout, commissioning and activation, plan labor resources and milestones, and develop proposals to capture future work

Required profile

• US citizenship required for government customer requirements and regulations
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation and commissioning
• Ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams and mentor junior colleagues
• Solid math background for data uncertainty calculations, digital filters, control transfer functions and process simulation

Required skills

• PLC and HMI development in a major environment (e.g., Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Emerson PCS7) with working knowledge of others
• Selecting, specifying and procuring instrumentation, PLCs, drives, motion systems, automation network hardware and cabling

What we offer

• Salary range of $110,000 - $135,000
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance