About Careertakes

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Position overview

confidential client is seeking an Entry-Level Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join a multi-discipline team delivering advanced electronics facilities and industrial/commercial projects (including semiconductor fabs and data centers). This early-career role offers hands-on experience with control-system design, PLC/SCADA programming, P&ID and instrumentation specification, and on-site startup support under experienced mentorship.

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What You’ll Do

You will be part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for design and delivery of control systems and process instrumentation. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assist in development of P&IDs and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• Specify process instrumentation, control valves, and related hardware
• Design PLC-based control systems and control-networking architecture
• Program and test PLC logic and SCADA/HMI systems under guidance
• Produce drawings and documentation using AutoCAD or Revit
• Support on-site startup, commissioning, and integration activities
• Coordinate tasks with other disciplines and report to the discipline lead
• Maintain schedule and technical quality for assigned engineering tasks

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Minimum qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Experience with PLCs and SCADA/HMI systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or pursuit of EIT certification
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to engineering best practices
• Interest in advanced electronics facilities (semiconductor, data centers) and process controls

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Location & compensation

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Estimated salary (source listing): $55,707 per year — estimated (do not rely on this as a formal offer; exact compensation will be provided by the hiring organization during the process)

Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship at time of hire.

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Why join?

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced control-system engineers
• Exposure to high-profile projects in advanced electronics and industrial facilities
• Opportunity to develop PLC/SCADA programming and instrumentation design skills early in your career

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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