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Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in advanced cryogenic equipment, industrial turbomachinery, and integrated control solutions. Serving diverse industrial markets, the company combines technical innovation with collaborative engineering expertise to deliver reliable, high-performance systems for complex customer applications.

Position Responsibilities:

The Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation, electrical, and control systems supporting industrial turbomachinery packages. This position works closely with engineering teams, project managers, and customers to deliver technically sound solutions while meeting safety, quality, budget, and scheduling objectives.

• Oversee assigned instrumentation and electrical engineering projects, maintaining alignment with safety standards, quality expectations, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure engineering activities satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, established procedures, and industry standards.
• Provide specialized technical guidance to engineering teams, project management personnel, and customers regarding instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, instrument data sheets, control narratives, logic diagrams, and cause-and-effect documentation.
• Engineer control strategies, operating algorithms, communication networks, and protective systems for industrial turbomachinery applications.
• Configure and program programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and associated equipment control systems.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to verify compliance with project specifications and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering leadership to establish technical approaches for complex industrial equipment projects.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and field service personnel throughout equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Investigate instrumentation, electrical, and control system failures, identifying corrective actions and equipment improvements to enhance operational reliability.
• Support maintenance teams, electrical technicians, and operations personnel with troubleshooting, system performance, and technical recommendations.
• Identify technical training opportunities and contribute to the development of instrumentation and electrical engineering capabilities.
• Create and refine engineering procedures, technical documentation practices, and work instructions while remaining current with emerging control technologies.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (BSME or BSEE) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in instrumentation and electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Working knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), electrical wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and motor control schematics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing engineering drawings, technical schematics, and supporting documentation.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities, including identifying system faults and developing effective corrective solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable engineering standards, technical procedures, and industry best practices.
• Strong computer proficiency with the ability to prepare, manage, and communicate technical engineering information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments involving industrial equipment, noise, oils, heat, chemicals, and moving machinery.
• Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, reaching, occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, with necessary visual acuity.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two or more years of engineering experience within the turbomachinery industry.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC equipment and associated industrial control technologies.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.