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Instrumentation Engineer

Cranston, RI · On-site

$72K - $94K/yr

The Instrumentation Engineer will support experimental development by setting up, configuring, and ... Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs. * Diagnose and resolve ...

Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Aurora, OH · On-site

$95K - $140K/yr

This role would include working with customers and automation teams to implement turnkey solutions around process instrumentation. Responsibilities * Serves as Lead Engineer on project work for ...

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Instrumentation Engineer

Cranston, RI • On-site

Johnson Controls
Machinery Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$72K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

  • On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

JohnsonControlsis seeking to fill the position Instrumentation Engineer, based in one of our advanced R&D facilitieslocatedin Cranston, RI.

The Instrumentation Engineer will support experimental development by setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting sensors, instrumentation, automation hardware, and data acquisition systems. You will work closely with project engineers to ensure test systems operate safely, accurately, and reliably. We require candidates to be US Citizens and/or permanent residents of the US. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

How You Will Do It

  • Set up, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in fire suppression R&D testing.

  • Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW programs for data collection, test control, and system monitoring.

  • Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs.

  • Diagnose and resolve issues involving wiring, communication protocols, control logic, and instrumentation performance.

  • Maintain wiring diagrams, test configurations, and system component records.

  • Establish and sustain effective working relationships across a variety of teams.

What We Look For
Required

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related engineering field.

  • Hands on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.

  • Working knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and VFD programming.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.

  • US Citizen and/or permanent resident.

Preferred

  • Experience working with water or hydraulic test loops, including pumps, valves, and flow control systems.

  • Experience within the fire protection industry.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $94,000 (Compensation to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typicalprofile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, weencourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may usetechnology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluatecandidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls careers site athttps://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.


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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US