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Insight Global
I&C Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$122,758 / year median in New Mexico
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Insight Global is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support commissioning, controls integration, and device-level configuration for complex process skids. This person will work independently with minimal hand-holding while applying a strong understanding of how HMIs, PLCs, instrumentation, hardware, and mechanical controls work together to bring systems from design into commissioned operation. The role will configure and commission
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HMI/SCADA
applications, including screen development, tag binding, alarms, and operator controls for manual, automatic, and sequence modes. This engineer will also design and document remote I/O architecture, configure and verify field devices and drives, and generate PLC tag databases, setpoint tables, and device-instance data. A major part of the role includes leading sequence development for complex skids with high tag counts and coordination across multiple systems. The ideal candidate has strong Siemens PLC/control-system concepts, Ignition experience, and practical exposure to EtherNet/IP remote I/O and IO-Link device architectures. This person will serve as a key I&C technical resource during reviews, direct technician activity on assigned skids, mentor less experienced engineers, and improve commissioning workflows where possible. Pay range $40-60/hr. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; strong equivalent hands-on controls experience may be considered. 10 years of Experience Ability to work independently on commissioning, controls checkout, troubleshooting, and integration activities without requiring heavy day-to-day direction. Hands-on understanding of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, field devices, control panels, remote I/O, hardware integration, and how controls interact with mechanical equipment. Strong Siemens PLC/control-system understanding preferred; specific platform experience is helpful, but the bigger requirement is strong controls concepts and the ability to learn the site platform quickly. Experience with Ignition or a comparableHMI/SCADA
platform. Experience with EtherNet/IP remote I/O and IO-Link device architectures is strongly preferred because it will help the candidate ramp faster. Experience with Ignition or a comparable modern SCADA platform. Experience with EtherNet/IP remote I/O and IO-Link device architectures. Experience with process equipment designed for automation or robotic integration. Familiarity with process hazard analysis methods and functional safety concepts. Experience leading controls sequences across multiple coordinated skids or systems.Benefits
- Dental Insurance