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We''re searching for a Process Control Engineer. In this role, you''ll support a cutting-edge research laboratory by building, wiring, integrating, and maintaining electrical and controls systems used across laboratory equipment and instrumentation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on electrical work, troubleshooting, and working closely with engineers and scientists in a fast-paced research environment. Responsibilities Build, wire, and integrate electrical control panels, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment based on engineering drawings and specifications Support the installation and integration of sensors, valves, flow controllers, thermocouples, and other electrical and controls hardware Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment documentation Assist with electrical CAD drawings, equipment layouts, redlines, and design updates Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues using appropriate testing and measurement equipment Support the selection and installation of wiring, cables, relays, breakers, terminal blocks, enclosures, and related electrical components Maintain accurate drawings, bills of materials, equipment documentation, and revision records Work closely with engineers and technical teams to support equipment builds, modifications, testing, and laboratory projects Follow established electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), while maintaining a safe and organized work environment Qualifications Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, controls, materials science, physics, chemistry, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on technical experience Hands-on instrumentation and controls experience, including low-voltage electrical wiring and control panel/enclosure fabrication Experience wiring and integrating instrumentation such as mass flow controllers, pressure transducers, solenoid valves, thermocouples, and similar devices Ability to read electrical schematics and build or modify equipment from technical drawings Experience using digital multimeters, voltage meters, current measurement tools, and other electrical test equipment Familiarity with electrical components including wiring, relays, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, cables, and enclosures Experience working with digital and analog I/O and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, RS-232/485, or Modbus Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar electrical CAD tools Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain clear technical documentation and work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment Preferred Qualifications Experience working with vacuum systems, gloveboxes, cryogenic equipment, or inert-atmosphere systems Familiarity with laboratory automation, data acquisition, or

LIMS/LES

platforms Experience troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instrumentation or electro-mechanical equipment Familiarity with electrical standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), UL 508A, or NFPA 79 Experience with Beckhoff controls, I/O modules, IPCs, or EtherCAT systems Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 or similar engineering drawing standards Previous experience supporting materials science, semiconductor, chemistry, or research laboratory environments

Type:

Contract to hire

Duration:

12-months

Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am -5 pm

PT Location:

Menlo Park, CA (100% on site)

Pay Rate Range:

$45-60/HR (DOE)