Automation & Industrial Controls Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation & Industrial Controls Engineer to spearhead the design, integration, and long‑term operational excellence of our facility‑wide control systems. This role is central to the reliable automation of critical systems, including HVAC, high‑purity water, chemical delivery, and site‑wide life safety monitoring. Initially supporting our Tempe and Peoria, AZ sites during the build‑out and commissioning phase, this position will transition into a key sustaining engineering role at our Peoria factory as we move into full‑scale production.

• System Design & Lifecycle Management
  • Engineering Oversight:
    Collaborate with specialized vendors to ensure PLC, DCS, and SCADA platform requirements are met during the design and installation phases.
  • Commissioning & Startup:
    Lead operational testing and equipment preparation; identify and resolve system abnormalities during the critical construction-to-operations handover.
  • Integrated Control:
    Manage and optimize control logic for a diverse range of utilities, including Ultrapure Water (UPW), Wastewater Treatment (WWT), gas/chemical distribution, and complex HVAC systems.
• Sustaining Engineering & Reliability
  • Root Cause Analysis:
    Utilize reliability engineering principles (such as FMEA) to investigate incidents, evaluate trends, and modify programming to prevent recurrence.
  • Performance Optimization:
    Continuously refine PID controllers and HMI interfaces to enhance system efficiency and ensure 24/7 reliability.
  • Calibration Program:
    Develop and maintain a rigorous instrument calibration schedule for transmitters, control valves, and positioners.
  • Incident Response:
    Act as the primary technical support for facility interruptions, ensuring rapid troubleshooting and restoration of automated services.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Record Integrity:
    Maintain comprehensive manuals, P&, and system documentation for all industrial communication protocols.
  • Standardization:
    Ensure all automation logic and hardware configurations comply with corporate guidelines and safety codes.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), or a related technical field.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years in industrial controls engineering (design and operations), specifically within high‑tech manufacturing or capital‑intensive industrial environments.
• System Expertise:
  Deep understanding of PLCs, DCS, SCADA, PID loops, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Documentation Mastery:
  Proficient in reading and interpreting P& and complex engineering specifications.
• Field Capability:
  Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, navigate confined spaces, and work in various weather conditions.
• Physical Fitness:
  Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and maintain medical qualification for respirator use.
• Project
  
  Experience:
  
  Direct experience with the commissioning and start‑up of large‑scale industrial facilities is highly preferred.
• Professional Credentials: A Professional Engineering (PE) license is a significant plus.