Position SummaryAs a
Control & Instrument Engineer II, you will play a critical role in designing, configuring, programming, and maintaining the advanced instrumentation and automation systems that power our industrial food processing equipment. This mid-level engineering role bridges the gap between complex software/control logic and physical heavy machinery. You will work closely with multi-faceted teams-including mechanical designers, project managers, and the manufacturing floor-to ensure our automated systems are safe, accurate, efficient, and tailored to specific customer process goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- System Design & Programming: Conceptualize, design, and develop advanced control systems and instrumentation layouts for custom industrial machinery. Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and supervisory control software.
- Instrumentation Management: Select, specify, calibrate, and integrate instruments to accurately monitor and control critical process variables such as temperature, pressure, fluid dynamics, speed, and weight.
- Testing & Optimization: Analyze data, performance metrics, and system behaviors to verify that control systems meet precise process definitions. Modify and optimize existing system configurations to maximize efficiency and safe operations.
- Collaboration & Customization: Interpret engineering blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics. Partner with mechanical and process engineers to deliver cohesive, turnkey industrial solutions.
- Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance: Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues during building, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and internal commissioning phases.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all industrial automation designs strictly adhere to relevant safety standards, sanitary regulations, and National Electrical Code (NEC) / UL guidelines.
Required Competencies & Skills- Technical Aptitude: Proven proficiency in PLC/HMI programming environments (e.g., Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar industrial platforms).
- Instrumentation Expertise: Solid understanding of loop tuning, industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.), and standard industrial sensory instruments.
- Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to address complex electrical, software, and mechanical interactions.
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to write technical specifications, project documentation, and collaborate smoothly across internal manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage shifting project priorities efficiently while maintaining an exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Experience: 3-5 years of proven engineering experience directly handling industrial control systems, instrumentation calibration, and automation environments (experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing equipment is a major plus).
- Physical/Work Environment: Must be comfortable spending significant time on a busy manufacturing floor, working around active machinery, and occasionally lifting/moving tools or test components. Must be able to read complex technical layouts and schematics.
- Must be within driving distance of the Santa Rosa office, as this is an onsite position.
What We Offer- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and generous parental leave policies.
- A collaborative culture with customized career development tracks designed to help you grow with us.
- Wage: $109,300 - $120,800
Not open to recruiters or international candidates.
