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Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in New Mexico

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Electrical Engineer

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Electrical Engineer - Mining Operations Location: Carlsbad, NM Department: Engineering ... Instrumentation, Controls & Automation * Support PLC, SCADA, HMI, and process control systems.

Danos, LLC

Automation Technician

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$35K/yr

... instrumentation, communications equipment, and associated electrical/control devices. * Install ... Perform basic PLC/RTU programming, configuration, and diagnostics as required. * Maintain and ...

Danos, LLC

Automation Technician

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$35K/yr

... instrumentation, communications equipment, and associated electrical/control devices ... Perform basic PLC/RTU programming, configuration, and diagnostics as required. * Maintain and ...

Danos, LLC

Automation Technician

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$35K/yr

... instrumentation, communications equipment, and associated electrical/control devices ... Perform basic PLC/RTU programming, configuration, and diagnostics as required. * Maintain and ...

Danos

Automation Technician

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$35K/yr

... instrumentation, communications equipment, and associated electrical/control devices ... Perform basic PLC/RTU programming, configuration, and diagnostics as required. * Maintain and ...

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What is an electrical control instrumentation engineer?

Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineers are professionals who design, develop, install, and maintain systems that control and monitor engineering processes. They work with a variety of instruments and control systems used to measure and regulate factors such as pressure, temperature, and flow in industries like manufacturing, energy, and chemical processing. Their work ensures that processes operate efficiently, safely, and within regulatory standards. They often collaborate with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical control instrumentation engineer?

To thrive as an Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, instrumentation, and process control, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency in using PLCs, SCADA systems, and various instrumentation calibration tools, along with certifications like ISA or IEC, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork set outstanding professionals apart in this field. These competencies are crucial for designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex control systems that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable industrial operations.

What are some common challenges electrical control instrumentation engineers face when working on multidisciplinary project teams?

Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineers often work closely with mechanical, process, and software engineers, which can present challenges in aligning technical requirements and project timelines. Communication is key, as ensuring everyone understands the instrumentation needs and control systems integration is critical to project success. Additionally, adapting to evolving project specifications and troubleshooting unexpected issues with control systems under tight deadlines are common hurdles. However, this collaborative environment also provides valuable opportunities to learn from other disciplines and develop strong project management skills.

What is the difference between Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineer vs Electrical Maintenance Technician?

AspectElectrical Control Instrumentation EngineerElectrical Maintenance Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, certifications like CIE or ISATechnical diploma or associate degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, installation, and troubleshooting of control systems in industrial settingsMaintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment
Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, oil & gas, power plantsCommon in facilities, factories, and plants for routine maintenance

Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineers focus on designing and implementing control systems, while Electrical Maintenance Technicians handle routine repairs and maintenance. Both roles are essential in industrial environments but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Sr. Avionics Instrumentation Engineer

Truth Or Consequences, NM • On-site

Virgin Galactic, Inc.
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$108K - $166K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Sr. Avionics Instrumentation Engineer responsible for assisting in the development, integration, installation and analysis of Avionics Instrumentation systems and equipment on new vehicles and spaceships. The position includes both avionics systems tasks and hands-on design, development, and test tasks. The scope of the avionics instrumentation position includes evaluation of flight avionics hardware, a good understanding of signal conditioning, data acquisition concepts, and actuator control/monitoring, RF communication and wire harness elements. The avionics instrumentation engineer will also be involved in the testing and checkout of flight software including hardware interface, vehicle guidance, navigation, control, fault tolerance, ground-support electronics hardware and software, and integrated vehicle health monitoring.
Responsibilities
  • Designs and develops flight test instrumentation systems in close collaboration with Avionics and other engineering disciplines.
  • Plans designs of telemetry systems for flight test data and live HD video streams.
  • Conducts selection of sensors for flight test instrumentation including Strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers, load cells, string pots, and accelerometers.
  • Creates installation definition for flight test instrumentation.
  • Develops and lead sensor and system level functional checks.
  • Supports other departments regarding flight test instrumentation sensor integration.
  • Sets flight test instrumentation specifications and ensures equipment compliance.
  • Implements and troubleshoots solutions to address hardware and software obsolescence.

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or combination of education and work experience is required.
  • Experience with data acquisition hardware including Acra Controls and/or TTC.
  • Experience with mission control room software such as IADS.
  • Experience with video encoding hardware such as Vitech.
  • Ability to read and generate wiring schematics and installation diagrams using CAD software.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and able to work across organizational teams.
  • Working knowledge of sensors for strain, thermodynamics, pressure, and vibration.
  • Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 10+ years' experience as a Flight Test Instrumentation or Avionics/Electrical Engineer preferred
  • Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA are highly desired.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position - 8 hours minimum.
  • Physically able to handle items weighing up to five (5) pounds (unassisted).

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $108,871.00-$166,036.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits
Who We Are
Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles .
Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here .
EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Drug Free Workplace
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.
Phoenix Employment Requirements
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.

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