Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer : Life Sciences - Cincinnati, OH Req

Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer :
Life Sciences – Cincinnati, OH

Join Jacobs and work on state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, provide on‑site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members, and mentor junior professionals.

$/yr – $/yr

• Design electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications.
• Develop control systems for a variety of processes and optimize instrumentation and automation.
• Provide on‑site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• Mentor other professionals, guiding them forward and discovering what drives them.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience as an instrumentation and control design engineer for industrial private‑sector clients (preferred pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food products, or petrochemical). Strong preference for pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in design, testing and startup of industrial process automation systems.
• Experience with industrial process control networking including Fieldbus technologies.
• Control panel design knowledge of UL508A requirements for industrial control panels.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Team player, self‑motivated, work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Piping & Instrument Diagram Development (P&) including ANSI/ISA S5.1 symbology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications (preferred).
• Professional Engineer Registration (PE) (preferred).
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Forward thinking and eager to learn best practices, with innovative ideas.

Jacobs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the option to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.