Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

We are hiring for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (I&C) in the Austin, TX area. Primary function will be the design of instrumentation & controls, no programming or software development is needed for this role. This is a hybrid on-site role and required to report to our office at least 3 days a week. Base salary range of ($120-$160K+), relevant to experience and education.

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer will lead the design and coordination of instrumentation and control systems for cleanroom, fab, and advanced manufacturing facilities. This role develops complete I&C design packages for process, utility, and support systems, including instrumentation selection, control narratives, loop diagrams, panel layouts, and coordination of PLC and DCS architectures. Working closely with project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors, the engineer will support design reviews, manage technical interfaces, and maintain quality through all project phases from early planning through construction and startup.

The position requires strong attention to safety, code compliance, change control, and constructability in highly technical process environments.

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching)
• opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications)
• generous PTO
• paid holidays

• Independently produce complete instrumentation and controls design packages for semiconductor and advanced technology facilities, including control system concepts, I/O lists, loop diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and instrument indexes.
• Develop and coordinate control system architectures for PLC and DCS-based systems, including hardware selection, network interfaces, remote I/O, and integration with process and facility systems.
• Interpret and incorporate P&IDs, one-line diagrams, process flow diagrams, and equipment data into coordinated design deliverables that support process performance, maintainability, and operational reliability.
• Prepare control narratives, sequence of operations, cause-and-effect matrices, and point-by-point control descriptions for process, utility, and environmental systems.
• Select and specify field instrumentation, analyzers, control valves, transmitters, switches, and associated accessories suitable for cleanroom, fab, and high-tech manufacturing applications.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, process, structural, and architectural teams in AutoCAD and Revit environments, using model coordination tools such as Navisworks to resolve interferences and maintain design alignment.
• Perform engineering calculations and layout reviews to support raceway sizing, panel space planning, signal separation, cable routing, and equipment placement in compliance with applicable electrical, fire, and instrumentation codes.
• Support QA/QC reviews, interdisciplinary model reviews, and client design reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, maintainability, and conformance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and equipment suppliers to review submittals, resolve technical deviations, verify instrument performance, and ensure compatibility with project specifications and control system standards.
• Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, participate in construction administration, and support field coordination to resolve design intent questions and maintain schedule and quality objectives.
• Conduct site walks, existing condition verification, and field observations to validate installation progress, identify coordination issues, and support change management during construction…