Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer I

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The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer I plays a key role in supporting Click Bond’s operations by contributing to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of instrumentation and controls systems across facilities, production equipment, and IT systems. This role is integral to the implementation and ongoing support of a campus-wide SCADA system (Ignition), ensuring minimal downtime, efficient asset utilization, and quality product delivery.

The Engineer I collaborates with teams across the business to install, commission, and maintain instrumentation, automation systems, and related equipment, while assisting with preventive and emergency maintenance efforts.

• Design, install, configure, calibrate, and maintain process control systems and instrumentation elements.
• Assist with the setup and programming of SCADA platforms (Ignition) and PLC-based control systems, including developing and modifying HMI programs.
• Diagnose and repair electrical equipment and control systems, ensuring effective troubleshooting and system optimization.
• Support deployment of sensor technology for facilities monitoring, predictive maintenance (PdM), and OEE data acquisition.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Facilities, IT, Machine Development, Manufacturing Engineering) to support installation, commissioning, and support of automated systems and instrumentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance: inspections, calibrations, and regular upkeep to minimize downtime.
• Maintain technical documentation and work procedures; record and report operational data.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Follow all safety guidelines and ensure compliance with OSHA, National Electric Code, and other applicable regulations.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions; maintain clean and hazard‑free work areas; work with minimal supervision.

• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard‑free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self‑starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems (Ignition preferred), PLC programming, and HMI development.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Schneider Electric PLCs is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems across various PLC platforms.
• Understanding of cybersecurity measures for industrial control systems.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau) for performance monitoring and reporting.
• Experience working with IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to deploy and integrate systems.
• Understanding of instrumentation systems, process control elements, and sensor technology.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, MQTT, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC).
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of Computer‑Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting procedures, reporting progress, and collaborating.
• Critical thinking skills for diagnosing issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations, including lockout/tagout and arc flash.

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum of 1‑3 years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls systems, with hands‑on involvement in SCADA, PLC programming, and system…