Controls/Instrumentation Engineer

As a Controls/Instrumentation Engineer you will:

• Troubleshoot and maintain Thermal/ Vacuum Chamber measurement and instrumentation systems
• Create and upgrade HMI screens and program/modify PLCs
• Perform upgrades to PLCs as needed for integration into SCADA platform
• Integration of Data Acquisitions systems into SCADA platform
• Resolve corrective actions as they arise
• Perform other duties as required
• Review and track project status reporting
• Produce required documentation
• Perform system checkouts and acceptance
• Other possible activities include procurements, instrument calibration, support other facility maintenance or testing activities

Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Computer programming experience
• Experience with SQL database
• Understanding of electrical drawings and procedures for instrumentation systems
• Experience with data acquisition systems and their application
• Experience with instrument specification and calibration procedures
• Proficiency using computers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Requisition Preferences:

• BS degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or control engineering from an accredited engineering school with five (5) years of related engineering experience
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Familiarity with SCADA systems
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and programming software
• Familiarity with OPC DA/UA
• Familiarity with National Instrument Data Acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with LabView
• Familiarity with SQL server
• Experience with Iconics software