The Instrumentation Engineer drives the electrical design, control systems, and programming for custom equipment packages, concentrating on panel wiring, PLC, and HMI development on Allen Bradley platforms to ensure robust integration across multiple hardware environments.
Responsibilities
- Panel Component Expertise: Demonstrates deep technical command of industrial control panels, selecting and sizing internal components such as circuit breakers, fuses, relays, contactors, power supplies, VFDs, and transformers and ensuring proper integration.
- Electrical Design: Leads panel layout, control circuits, and power distribution efforts, ensuring designs meet applicable safety and industry standards.
- Schematic Development: Creates, reviews, and maintains electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O lists.
- Automation Programming: Develops and configures PLC and HMI applications with a focus on Allen Bradley platforms including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
- Network Protocol Setup: Configures, maps, and troubleshoots Modbus (RTU/TCP) networks to enable data exchange across multiple PLCs and client Building Management Systems.
- System Testing & Integration: Leads Factory Acceptance Tests and internal testing to validate wiring, hardware operation, and program logic prior to shipment.
- Technical Specifications: Prepares component requisition packages, verifies technical specs, and ensures selections meet customer environmental requirements, including hazardous locations.
- Cross-Functional Support: Provides expert technical support on the production floor during panel assembly and system troubleshooting, with remote or on-site assistance during client commissioning.
- Mentorship: Guides and shares technical insight with junior engineers and panel designers within the department.
Requirements
- Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Candidates with Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degrees may be considered if they demonstrate extensive, directly relevant electrical panel design and PLC programming experience.
- Experience: Typically 4–7 years of engineering work in industrial automation, control panel design, and system integration within heavy industrial, HVAC, oil & gas, or custom manufacturing settings.
- Platform Experience: Direct hands-on experience with Allen Bradley hardware and software.
- Licensure: Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.
- Logistics & Compliance: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Control Panel Expertise: Mastery of industrial control panel design, low voltage electrical engineering principles, and component-level troubleshooting.
- Programming Proficiency: Proven ability to program Allen Bradley PLCs and design functional HMIs.
- Industrial Networking: Strong understanding of Modbus network topologies and integration with BMS architectures.
- Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of NEC, UL 508A, and hazardous area classifications (Class I, Div 1 & 2).
- Documentation: Ability to read, interpret, and generate detailed electrical schematics, P&IDs, and manufacturing blueprints.
Technologies
- Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- FactoryTalk View
- Modbus (RTU/TCP)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Job Summary
Scientific Systems, LLC designs and manufactures tailored industrial climate control, dehumidification, and liquid chilling systems for severe duty and harsh environments. We serve industrial, commercial, and military applications, emphasizing a team oriented environment that supports professional growth. We are seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join our Baton Rouge team to lead instrumentation, electrical control, and programming for custom equipment packages.
Pay
Salary: USD 85,000.00 to 110,000.00 per year.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Setting is a collaborative engineering office with regular time on the manufacturing floor to evaluate panels and test software logic.
Physical requirements include prolonged sitting at a desk or computer, the ability to walk the production floor, bend, stoop, inspect control enclosures, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Work Location
Work Location: In person at Baton Rouge, LA (onsite).
