JOB OVERVIEW MartinFed is seeking a highly motivated Automation & Controls / Instrumentation Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of industrial automation, data acquisition, and instrumentation systems used in fire testing and research laboratories. The successful candidate will develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, SCADA/HMI applications, program VBA, C and SQL program languages, industrial instrumentation, and data acquisition systems while ensuring reliable operation, accurate data collection, and compliance with laboratory testing requirements. This role requires willingness to learn new technical devices and flexibility to collaborate with laboratory personnel to support testing operations and modernization projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain Instrumentations/Automation control systems.
- Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA applications.
- Configure Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC, and industrial communication networks.
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
- Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation with sensors, such as temperature, pressure, flow, load cell, heat flux, gas analysis, and humidity sensors.
- Perform system commissioning, validation, and preventive maintenance.
- Configure analog and digital I/O modules.
- Support SQL databases, historians, and automated data collection.
- Prepare engineering documentation, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures.
- Support laboratory operations during Test.
QUALIFICATIONS- US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoJ security clearance
- US Citizen able to pass background check Clearance.
- Bachelors degree with at least 11 years of relevant experience
- Masters degree with at least nine (9) years of experience, or Ph.D./Doctorate with at least 12 years of experience
DESIRED SKILLS:- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLC programming
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Ladder Logic and Structured Text
- GE iFIX, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition SCADA/HMI, OPC DA / OPC UA
- Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU)
- Data acquisition (DAQ) systems
- Microsoft SQL Server and SQL queries and Microsoft Excel and VBA.
- Electrical schematics and control panel troubleshooting
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Laboratory setting.
- Be able to stand for long periods of time and operate several pieces of scientific equipment simultaneously.
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds for a short period of time on a regular basis.
OTHER DUTIESThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
