Controls & Instrumentation Engineer – Semiconductor Fab

About the role

We are looking for a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to own the programming, commissioning, and lifecycle support of mission‑critical facility automation systems in a high‑volume semiconductor fabrication environment. You will work on the SCADA platform, PLC fleet, and OT network that manage cooling, HVAC, exhaust, and life‑safety monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Administer a multi‑gateway Ignition SCADA environment, including redundant production gateways and development gateways.
• Plan and execute version upgrades across the gateway fleet and manage Enterprise Administration Module topology.
• Design and maintain Perspective‑based HMI screens and develop Python/Jython scripts for reporting and alarm workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve OT network issues affecting control communications.
• Maintain OPC UA server/client architecture and certificate management between PLCs and the SCADA layer.
• Develop, test, and maintain control logic on Schneider Electric M251 and M580 platforms using EcoStruxure Machine Expert.
• Author control narratives and functional logic for HVAC, process cooling water, waste water, and life‑safety systems.

Required profile

• Highly‑skilled, creative, and results‑oriented professional.
• Comfortable writing structured‑text logic at the controller level.
• Able to architect multi‑gateway SCADA platforms and coordinate commissioning on an active construction floor.

Required skills

• Ignition SCADA platform administration.
• Schneider Electric M251 and M580 PLC programming.
• EcoStruxure Machine Expert.
• Python and Jython scripting.
• OPC UA server/client configuration and certificate management.
• Perspective HMI design.
• OT network administration and version upgrade planning.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge silicon‑carbide semiconductor production.
• Inclusive environment that values diversity and career progression.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a $1.9 billion investment in the Roseville site.