Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Description -
Why Join HP as a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer?
At HP, you'll have the opportunity to shape the critical infrastructure that powers cutting-edge technology development and advanced manufacturing operations. As a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, you'll lead complex projects across the full lifecycle, from system design and integration through commissioning, startup, and long-term sustainment. You'll influence the reliability, safety, and performance of business-critical manufacturing and facility systems while working with advanced control technologies, PLCs, SCADA platforms, and integrated infrastructure solutions. This role offers the chance to combine deep technical expertise with leadership, mentoring, and hands-on problem solving, partnering with talented engineers, project teams, and industry suppliers to deliver impactful results. If you're passionate about system integration, bringing new solutions online, and driving innovation in a highly collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career while helping build the future of technology at HP.
Responsibilities
Lead I&C projects through full lifecycle (scope, design, implementation, validation, commissioning/start-up) for complex site and infrastructure systems.
Provide technical leadership for control system architecture, PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, control panel design, and integration with facility systems.
Develop scopes of work, cost/schedule inputs, and technical requirements, coordinate with project managers, construction, system engineers, and designers.
Review designs and project activities for compliance with codes, standards, and internal guidelines; provide clear feedback to improve quality and maintainability.
Perform field verification and investigations; produce field notes/redlines and ensure sustaining drawings and documentation are updated.
Manage and expand relationships with internal teams and external suppliers/integrators; support issue resolution and remove project roadblocks.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers; contribute to process improvements and adoption of new technologies.
Education & Experience Required
10+ years of relevant experience in industrial controls and/or facility infrastructure environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with minimal direction.
Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing facility systems (e.g., HVAC, pumped chemical, gas, industrial wastewater treatment).
Platform experience such as Emerson RX3i PLCs and/or GE Cimplicity SCADA.
Required Certifications
Knowledge & Skills
Controls engineering: PLC programming and troubleshooting, control panel/system design, discrete/analog signals, and PID control fundamentals.
HMI/SCADA: development and configuration of operator interfaces.
Electrical fundamentals: understanding of applicable electrical codes; 3‑phase power distribution, metering, and common industrial components.
Design and documentation: interpret drawings/schematics/wiring diagrams; perform field verification; create and incorporate redlines/updates.
Tools/software: proficiency with relevant engineering and analysis tools (e.g., power system studies tools such as PTW/EZPOWER/PowerWorld, as applicable).
Networking concepts: familiarity with IT network architecture as applied to industrial control systems (switches, edge devices, segmentation considerations).
Analytical and communication skills: strong problem solving; ability to communicate architectures, design trade-offs, and recommendations to stakeholders.
The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview )
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Engineering
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
No
Relocation -
Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
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