Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer; Onsite Job Carlsbad area,New Mexico USA,Engineering

Position: Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Onsite)
What You Will Do:

Design, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems to support manufacturing operations.
Develop, test, and maintain control systems and instrumentation for manufacturing equipment.
Integrate instrumentation and control systems with existing processes and machinery.
Create and implement strategies for automation to improve quality and minimize process costs.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, to identify and resolve production challenges.
Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
Calibrate instruments and control devices to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Design and implement system upgrades, including hardware and software modifications, to improve performance and reliability.
Maintain detailed documentation of control systems, including PID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and electrical schematics.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations related to control systems and instrumentation.
Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to optimize system performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, or similar platforms).
Familiarity with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and electrical schematics.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Hands‑on experience with PLCs, SCADA, or HMI software during internships, co‑op programs, or academic projects.
Experience with TIA Portal or Easy Builder Pro platforms and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with chemical processing and knowledge of manufacturing processes as well as automation technologies.
Understanding of standards such as OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and ISA.
Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial sensors (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow).
Ability to perform instrument calculations, such as valve sizing and voltage.
Knowledge and effective practice of EH&S (Environmental, Health and Safety) and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements.

What We Offer:

Relocation package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term disability
Long‑term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs
Annual incentive compensation programs are not guaranteed and depend on performance factors.

Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Location:

Onsite in Carlsbad, California, U.S. (primary site)

Work schedule:

Onsite; commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran…