I&C Test Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an I&C Test Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Bellevue, Washington (State).

In this role, you will work with the Lead I&C Engineer to provide expertise and support to all testing activities, including instrument and control system design, prototype instrumentation development and testing, and support of commissioning activities.

• Programming/commissioning/troubleshooting PLC and HMI across multiple platforms and control systems in a R&D environment
• Develop control system specifications from process flow diagrams (PFDs), or process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Support the Responsible Test Engineer during shakedown and testing of I&C systems in an R&D environment
• Review and revise procedures to align with HMI implementation in consultation with system operators and designers
• Evaluate commercially available control systems for cost, applicability, and scalability across the testing program
• Support continuous learning and application of industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities
• Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in a testing environment

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred:
  Advanced degree

• Experience with industrial instrumentation, automation, or robotics
• Experience in design and application of experimental hardware, instrumentation, and engineering laboratory or industry best practices
• Experience with common laboratory or industrial data acquisition hardware and software, such as National Instruments or Siemens
• Experience in the design of advanced control systems (e.g. SCADA/DAQ/PLC/DCS-based) including programming, configuration, HMI design, and interfacing with highly varied instrumentation and field devices
• Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with many I/O signals from highly varied sensors and instruments
  
  Field experience in start-up/commissioning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, testing, and calibration of electrical/I&C systems
• Experience designing I&C systems for nuclear or high-temperature environments (>300 °C) a plus
• Qualified electrical worker a plus
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technicians with demonstrated results
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
• Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k),EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.