Instrumentation & Controls System Engineer

Overview

Vaco Atlanta is hiring an Instrumentation & Controls System Engineer to join a growing organization supporting critical safety infrastructure. You'll help redesign legacy systems, solve complex technical problems, and build engineering capability from the ground up. This is a high‑impact role for a hands‑on Electrical Engineer who enjoys design, problem‑solving, and working in highly regulated environments.

Instrumentation & Controls System Engineer

Norcross

Permanent

$110,000 - $120,000 annually

• Design and reverse engineer obsolete electrical/I&C components
• Create electrical schematics, PCB layouts, design calculations, FMEAs, and technical documentation
• Lead component equivalency analysis, troubleshooting, and failure investigations
• Oversee qualification testing and vendor/test lab coordination
• Support project schedules, estimating, and cross‑functional engineering initiatives

• BS in Electrical Engineering (required)
• 10+ years of electrical systems design experience
• Strong analog electronics, circuit analysis, PCB design, and signal integrity experience
• Reverse engineering or redesign experience
• Background in heavily regulated industries preferred

• Quarterly profit sharing
• 401(k) match + strong benefits
• Leadership growth opportunity
• High‑visibility role
• Mission‑critical engineering work

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