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EMA

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

What You Will Be Doing EMA is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support municipal ... Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with SMEs * Travel to client sites up to 50% depending on ...

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Engineering; Instrumentation & Controls; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Tampa, FL, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world ...

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Instrumentation & Controls; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Houston, TX, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through ...

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Instrumentation & Controls; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Houston, TX, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through ...

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Tampa, FL

Engineering; Instrumentation & Controls; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Tampa, FL, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world ...

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Tampa, FL

Engineering; Instrumentation & Controls; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Tampa, FL, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior instrumentation controls engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Junior Instrumentation Controls Engineer vs Instrumentation and Controls Technician?

AspectJunior Instrumentation Controls EngineerInstrumentation and Controls Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; some certifications beneficialTechnical diploma or associate degree; relevant certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and troubleshooting in engineering settingsInstallation, maintenance, and repair in industrial or plant environments
Industry UsageUsed by engineering firms, manufacturing, and process industriesCommon in industrial plants, utilities, and maintenance companies

The Junior Instrumentation Controls Engineer typically focuses on designing and developing control systems, requiring an engineering degree, while the Instrumentation and Controls Technician handles installation and maintenance tasks with technical training. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

FAC Services

Troy, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
ACS is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team.
ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities. With a positive, collaborative company culture, we are proud to have been named a "Top Workplace" since 2019.
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work within a group of controls engineers to fulfill the instrumentation and controls responsibilities for a variety of process and industrial projects. This position will be based out of our office in Troy, MI.
Job responsibilities:
  • Develop and/or review control system architecture, flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control sequences, and design specifications.
  • Analyze risks and hazards, and conducting risk analyses
  • Create responsibility matrices, instrument indexes, bills of material (BOMs) and other project tools.
  • Develop and/or review wiring schematics and control panel layout drawings.
  • Program and integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including offerings from Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wago, etc.
  • Design, set up, and perform system functionality tests on equipment in our manufacturing facility and at customer sites.
  • Develop wire pull schedules and scope of work documents for contractors to use in bidding and construction.
  • Perform onsite startup and validation of equipment
  • I/O checkout and troubleshooting, calibrate instrumentation and tune PID loops.
  • Validate programming to confirm systems operate per control sequences

Basic requirements include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Must have experience in preparing drawings using AutoCAD electrical.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the design/build/programming of PLC systems with field experience, from design to start-up.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience programming in ladder logic.
  • Required experience with Siemens PLC and drive platforms (e.g., Step 7, S120, or similar Siemens technologies.)
  • Experience involving engine test cell instrumentation & control design, integration, troubleshooting and commissioning.
  • Ability to interpret and create Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Experience providing efficient, and effective client service, including balancing multiple projects and responding to changes in deadline, scope and design.
  • Demonstrates strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to customer facilities with several overnight stays (25-40%), nationally for design meetings, equipment installation supervision and commissioning.
  • Must have the following personal skills and characteristics: Problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills, team player, takes initiative to improve personal skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with all internal and external levels and groups.

Along with an amazing company culture - ACS offers comprehensive health care benefits, a 401(k) employer match program, a bonus incentive program, paid time off, hybrid schedule and summer hours.
ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically complex R&D and production equipment, controls, and facilities. Working across multiple industries and markets, including automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, laboratories and manufacturing, ACS offers a unique mix of experience in control systems, custom machines, testing solutions, automation, process and discrete production systems as well as turnkey integrated buildings. ACS is based in Verona, Wisconsin, with a regional office in Troy, Michigan, and serves customers across North America and around the world.
For a full overview of our organization, visit our website at: http://www.acscm.com
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Industry

Professional, scientific, and technical services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Madison, WI, US

Year founded

1985

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