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Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Engineer

BEDOUKIAN RESEARCH INC Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT

1mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 7, 2026).

Job Description

Bedoukian Research Inc relies on instrumentation, controls, and electrical engineering to keep production running smoothly in Danbury, CT. This role blends hands-on oversight of electrical and control systems with documentation, ongoing maintenance, and involvement in the design of new systems, all while collaborating across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

This function, under general supervision, oversees the electrical and control systems for production.
Document and maintain existing systems while participating in the design for new systems.
Interface with all functions as needed and provide input into all decisions requiring Process Instrumentation, Controls or Electrical Engineering expertise – recommending, implementing, training and validating improvements with the engineering, maintenance and operations staff
Ability to review and program PLCs/HMI’s, preferably experienced with Automation Direct platform.
Draw and design electrical schematic plans using computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Based on input from operations, EHS, maintenance, and Project Engineers develop scope, cost and execution schedule for instrumentation and control upgrade projects.
Design, develop and maintain electrical and control systems and procedures necessary to meet specific project requirements.
Identify commercially available instrumentation to meet operational, EHS needs.
Develop specifications, solicit competitive bids, perform bid comparison and recommend final selection.
Lead electrical or process control focused projects through funding, detailed design, commissioning, training and project close out.
Communicate engineering information across teams and departments to facilitate successful completion of large-scale projects.
Ensuring projects meet electrical and construction safety regulations.
Support operational analysis of data through plantwide data historian including data analysis trending and configuration support with IT
Attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to managers.
Ensures proper care, safety and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Complies with all BRI environmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering with 3-5 year’s work experience in a related field.
Ability to identify and resolve system malfunctions and operational problems.
Ability to review and program PLCs/HMI’s, Automation Direct platform.
Proficient and driven to generate and maintain documentation.
Knowledge of industrial instrumentation.
Knowledge of CAD and power distribution preferred.
Knowledge of NFPA electrical codes in hazardous areas preferred.
Knowledge of chemical process instrumentation and control preferred.
Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions.
Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
Ability to read and follow technical instructions and manuals. Ability to write reports containing technical information.

Technologies

Automation Direct platform
PLC
HMI
CAD
plantwide data historian

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

We Offer

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Location

Danbury, CT (onsite)

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person

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