Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

What You'll Do

• Design, create, and update control and automation programs for VEIR’s cryogenic lab systems and experiments. 
• Build and integrate sensors and instrumentation to monitor and control cryogenic process experiments. 
• Design and build control panels and electrical circuits for cryogenic delivery systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation. 
• Model and simulate cryogenic processes and develop corresponding process control algorithms. 
• Create network and electrical diagrams, control specifications, and algorithms for both subsystems and the overall system. 
• Manage third-party software and electrical contractors to implement control system designs and ensure seamless integration. 
• Specify, install, and manage piping, valving, and fittings for cryogenic experiments, as well as operate and direct testbeds for process validation. 

Skills You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Controls and Industrial Engineering. 
• Skilled in using LabVIEW for standalone and real-time systems for control and data acquisition. 
• You have experience with testing and validation against specification. 
• Proficient in PLC structured text and ladder logic programming, with experience in developing control panels and understanding electrical circuit drawings. 
• Experience in piping sizing, fabrication, and installation for cryogenic systems. 
• Basic electrical wiring and circuit troubleshooting skills, ensuring operational safety. 
• Capable of creating electrical circuit drawings, pinouts, and system diagrams, along with troubleshooting industrial communication protocols (Serial, OPC3, Profinet, EtherCAT). 
• Experience with cryogenic systems and process dynamics 
• Knowledge of programming languages for DAQ systems and experience in remote monitoring technologies. 
• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and real-time error-tolerant communication systems for monitoring and controlling cryogenic systems. 

Who You Are

• You possess strong technical skills and an eye for detail, allowing you to troubleshoot, design, and optimize control systems for complex cryogenic processes. 
• You are skilled in integrating sensors and developing control programs to monitor and optimize experimental setups. 
• You are passionate about solving complex challenges related to cryogenic systems and optimizing system performance.  
• You are an outstanding communicator (written and verbal) across all levels of the organization and can work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment. 
• You are a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive approach to problem solving 
• You are driven by results - you gauge your success in measurable positive impact (not in how much you check off the to do list) and know how to ruthlessly prioritize  
• You thrive on effectively managing multiple projects with competing priorities that require making decisions under pressure and working under tight deadlines    
• You are highly curious and solutions-oriented, and excel at deconstructing complex problems into manageable components to develop effective solutions    
• You are committed to buying into VEIR’s mission and goals, and adopting our core values