Instrumentation Engineer I
The Instrumentation Engineer I supports the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for industrial projects. This entry-level role involves collaborating with engineering teams and customers to produce engineering deliverables, assist in system commissioning, and troubleshoot instrumentation issues, providing a foundation for a career in industrial automation and control systems.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation Engineer I to support the design, documentation, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for industrial projects within the textile manufacturing sector. This position is ideal for a technically curious recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants hands-on experience in industrial automation, control panels, commissioning, and systems integration.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for industrial textile manufacturing applications.
- Support selection of sensors, transmitters, control devices, and related instrumentation.
- Develop and maintain instrumentation drawings, I/O lists, instrument indexes, ISA sheets, cable schedules, and panel layouts.
- Prepare equipment and material specifications and review engineering drawings and project requirements for accuracy.
- Collaborate with electrical and controls engineering teams on control panel and instrumentation design.
- Participate in equipment testing, system checkout, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot basic instrumentation and control-system issues with guidance from senior engineering staff.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Automation Engineers, Designers, Production, and Field Service teams.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain specifications, technical documents, and equipment information.
- Assist with engineering calculations, technical research, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
- Travel to customer sites or project locations as required for testing, startup, and commissioning.
- Perform other engineering duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of engineering experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic projects).
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Basic understanding of electrical, instrumentation, and control-system principles.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with sensors, transmitters, control devices, and industrial instrumentation.
- Understanding of PLC and automation concepts.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn engineering software and tools.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with engineers, technicians, vendors, and customers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
Preferred qualifications
- Internship or academic project experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, controls, or systems integration.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
- Exposure to NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 79, ISA standards, or other applicable industrial standards.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with electrical, instrumentation, or control equipment.
- Experience working with industrial control panels and systems integration projects.
Working conditions
- Primarily office-based engineering work with regular interaction with production, warehouse, and field personnel.
- Occasional visits to manufacturing locations, client offices, and jobsites for testing, startup, and commissioning.
- Typical office and shop environmental conditions — sitting, standing, walking, and occasional exposure to noisy manufacturing areas.
Compensation & location
- Estimated compensation: $101,410 per year (estimated).
- Location: Textile Finance, California (CA), US.
- Employment type: Contract (project/contract assignment).
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