ACS · 17 hours ago
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Troy, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expACS is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team. The role involves working within a group of controls engineers to fulfill instrumentation and controls responsibilities for a variety of process and industrial projects.
ConstructionConsulting
Responsibilities
Develop and/or review control system architecture, flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control sequences, and design specifications
Analyze risks and hazards, and conducting risk analyses
Create responsibility matrices, instrument indexes, bills of material (BOMs) and other project tools
Develop and/or review wiring schematics and control panel layout drawings
Program and integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including offerings from Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wago, etc
Design, set up, and perform system functionality tests on equipment in our manufacturing facility and at customer sites
Develop wire pull schedules and scope of work documents for contractors to use in bidding and construction
Perform onsite startup and validation of equipment
I/O checkout and troubleshooting, calibrate instrumentation and tune PID loops
Validate programming to confirm systems operate per control sequences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Must have experience in preparing drawings using AutoCAD electrical
Minimum 5 years' experience in the design/build/programming of PLC systems with field experience, from design to start-up
Minimum 5 years' experience programming in ladder logic
Required experience with Siemens PLC and drive platforms (e.g., Step 7, S120, or similar Siemens technologies.)
Experience involving engine test cell instrumentation & control design, integration, troubleshooting and commissioning
Ability to interpret and create Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Experience providing efficient, and effective client service, including balancing multiple projects and responding to changes in deadline, scope and design
Demonstrates strong technical writing and oral communication skills
Ability to travel to customer facilities with several overnight stays (25-40%), nationally for design meetings, equipment installation supervision and commissioning
Must have the following personal skills and characteristics: Problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills, team player, takes initiative to improve personal skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with all internal and external levels and groups
Benefits
Comprehensive health care benefits
A 401(k) employer match program
A bonus incentive program
Paid time off
Hybrid schedule
Summer hours
Company
ACS
Since its inception in 1987, ACS Testing Ltd have been providing quality materials testing and Consultancy services to the Building, Construction and Civil Engineering industries across the South of England.
51-200 employees
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