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Instrumentation and controls engineer

$120k - $160k

Randstad

job summary:
Our client is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for their Cincinnati, OH office. In this role, you will lead the design and automation of sustainable biochemical plants, managing projects from initial concept through to global on-site commissioning. You will be responsible for developing technical specifications for instruments and control valves while coordinating integrated control logic with a world-class multi-discipline engineering team.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Engineering or related technical field, along with 3+ years experience with PLCs and DCS.

Relocation assistance available.
location: CINCINNATI, Ohio
job type: Permanent
salary: $120,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

  • Manage the entire lifecycle of instrumentation and control systems, from the initial conceptual vision and P&ID development through to final on-site commissioning in various global locations.

  • Lead the strategic selection and sizing of primary elements, control valves, and process instruments, ensuring all hardware meets rigorous internal standards and unique client operational needs.

  • Oversee the creation of sophisticated control logic and graphic interface screens, ensuring seamless communication between process designs and automated hardware.

  • Serve as a central technical lead to synchronize engineering documentation with Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure \"right first-time\" delivery on capital projects.

  • Implement practical interface solutions between Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLCs, utilizing specialized software such as Emerson or Fisher Specification Manager to optimize system performance.

  • Conduct rigorous Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and lead troubleshooting efforts during the critical start-up phases of industrial automation systems.

  • Support international facility launches by providing on-site technical expertise for durations up to four weeks, totaling potentially three months of travel per year.
qualifications:
  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 3 years of experience
  • Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:
  • Instrumentation
  • Controls
  • Instrumentation
  • Instrumentation
  • Controls
  • Controls
  • DCS
  • DCS
  • PLC
  • PLC
  • DCS
  • Project Controls
  • Automation


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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