Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

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Position:Instrumentation and Controls Engineer I

Location: Racine, WI

Job :227

# of Openings:1

Job Summary

This individual will work in Delta Hawk’s test department to design, assemble, install, and maintain data acquisition and control systems for R&D and production. These systems will test the proper operation of combustion engines and their individual components by controlling motors, valves, heaters, fans, and relays while measuring parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, torque, and speed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• They ensure the safe operation of data acquisition and control systems through standards and best practices
• They select and implement instrumentation for the required measurement parameters such as accuracy, range, environmental requirements, output signal type or communication protocol
• They select and implement data acquisition and control modules such as analog input/output, digital input/output, and temperature to interface with the control and instrumentation devices based on parameters such as acquisition speed, resolution, range, power requirements, environmental requirements, and communication protocol
• They select and implement control panel parts such as electrical enclosures, connectors, terminal blocks, and circuit breakers based on parameters such as size, power requirements, quantity and type of inputs and outputs, and environmental requirements
• They select and configure network components such as routers, switches, and firewalls to provide secure and robust communication between system components, workstations, and test stations
• They develop software for PC’s and PLC’s to provide test system control and data to operators using HMI’s and GUI applications
• They create and maintain documentation such as wiring diagrams, bill of materials, hardware and software descriptions for each test system
• They train staff on the proper use of the test systems
• They maintain good judgment in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines

• BS in Electrical or Automation and Controls Engineering (or equivalent) or 5+ years experience working with data acquisition…