Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer designing control systems and optimizing processes in manufacturing. Collaborating with clients and teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePortland • Arizona, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing control systems for various sectors, with a strong focus on instrumentation and process optimization. Proficient in leading multi-disciplinary capital projects and effectively communicating technical information to clients and team members.

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I&C Design LeadershipRockwell Automation ExperienceComplex Process Systems ArchitectureProficiency in Technical CommunicationBachelor's Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills

Control Systems DesignPLC/SCADA Interface SystemsInstrumentation Equipment DocumentationRoot Cause Failure AnalysisEquipment Optimization Engineering

Soft Skills

Effective Team CollaborationClient Relationship ManagementPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Rockwell Automation SoftwareHVAC SystemsP&IDsData Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseEngineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Industry Keywords

Food and Beverage SectorConsumer Health SectorLife Science SectorAdvanced Technology SectorDesign/Build Methodology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
Develop and design control systems for our clients in the food and beverage, consumer health, life science, or advanced technology sectors.
Provide engineering solutions for control systems and PLC/SCADA interface systems that meet and exceed our clients’ requirements for safety and optimization.
Lead design and estimation for the preliminary and detailed phases of projects.
Conduct system and facility engineering job walk assessments.
Develop and design engineering solutions for equipment optimization.
Design systems that will monitor pressure, temperature, humidity, and flow in a manufacturing environment.
Conduct root cause failure analyses.
Document process requirements for instrumentation equipment.
Interface effectively with engineering design team members and client representatives.
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of three years of experience leading I&C design and estimation for the programming phase of projects
Experience with Rockwell Automation hardware and software
Experience with mechanical, electrical and process (MEP) systems and working with MEP engineers and technicians
Experience with multi-disciplinary large capital projects involving owners, general contractors, contractors, and system integrators
A sound understanding of design/build (engineering and construction)
A solid understanding of complex process systems architecture & design, instrumentation, device selection, networking, PLC & I/O architectures, P&IDs, data sheets, and SCADA
A working knowledge of environments common in large industrial applications such as dry/wet mechanical, gas/chem distribution, HVAC, and clean room environmental control
Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A bachelor of science in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering, OR a degree emphasizing process control and instrumentation, OR equivalent work experience in process control and instrumentation in life science or advanced technology manufacturing.
A professional engineer (PE) license or an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
First Year Experience program