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Spectra Tech, Inc.
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I&C Engineer Spectra Tech, Inc. United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge 1006 Floyd Culler Court (Show on map) Jun 13, 2026
Job Description:
We're seeking a I&C Engineer to lead major process controls engineering projects spanning digital control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI), complex test stands, and chemical processes. You will take problems from issue to solution, setting expectations for data-driven decision making, automation, and the responsible use of AI/agentic AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective, compliant designs. This role blends hands-on engineering (design, fabrication, assembly, programming, testing) with technical leadership, client engagement, and rigorous software configuration management.Key Responsibilities:
Digital Systems & Controls Engineering- Engineer and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, network switches, and control systems; lead programming and commissioning for Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
- Implement robust controls architectures, safety interlocks, alarming, data logging, recipe management, and historian integrations for test and process systems. Instrumentation Specification & Systems Design
- Develop Functional Requirements and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
- Prepare design input documentation for drawings including cable block diagrams, wiring schematics, loop sheets, and detailed I/O maps.
- Help in creating and maintaining P&IDs and System Design Descriptions (SDDs). Vendor Coordination & Technical Documentation
- Interface with vendors; prepare and review equipment purchase specifications.
- Produce clear, concise technical reports and engineering studies. Configuration Management & Quality
- Establish and enforce software configuration management (SCM) for PLC/HMI code, scripts, and documentation.
- Review design drawings and documentation produced by others. Leadership in Automation & AI/ML
- Direct processimprovement initiatives: automate calculations, summarize technical documents, generate design documentation, and guide when/how AI or agentic AI tools are used.
- Oversee engineering automation via Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel; review and validate automated outputs.
- Champion responsible integration of AI/ML into controls systems, including predictive maintenance and anomaly detection.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- 5+ years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
- Hands on expertise with Rockwell/AllenBradley PLCs and FactoryTalk systems.
- Experience designing, fabricating, assembling, programming, and testing test stands and chemical process systems.
- Strong SCM proficiency including Git, versioning, and code reviews.
- Excellent communication skills and experience reviewing design drawings.
- Active DOE Q Clearance or eligibility to obtain.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related engineering field.
- Experience with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Analytics, OPC UA, historians, and industrial networking.
- Familiarity with
SIS, PHA, ISA
standards, andNFPA/NEC
codes.- Experience integrating AI/ML into industrial systems.
- Additional learning such as CS, AI, or Software Engineering certificates or minors.