Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Capital Projects

The role

You will drive the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of field instrumentation for next-generation manufacturing facilities. You will work with internal teams and external partners to monitor and operate complex process systems.

What you will do

• Select, size, and specify field instruments for high-temperature processes, solid material handling, and hazardous gas delivery systems
• Lead I&C design reviews through Front-End-Loading and detailed engineering phases
• Author and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, data sheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, connection details, control panel drawings, alarm & trip lists, and cause-and-effect matrices
• Specify SIL-rated instrumentation for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Oversee instrument receiving, installation, loop checks, calibration, FAT/SAT, and initial plant startup
• Integrate field instrumentation into PLC architectures, SCADA networks, and safety interlocks

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical (w/ Mechatronics concentration), or related Engineering degree
• 5+ years of experience executing capital projects in related process industries
• Technical knowledge of measurement principles, signal protocols, loop design, and valve sizing software
• Direct experience specifying, procuring, and installing instrumentation for combustible dust, toxic/flammable gas, and/or high-temperature environments
• Proven experience moving industrial greenfield capital projects from concept design through construction and site checkout
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional technical decisions and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to vendor facilities and the manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, WA up to 25%
• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
• Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
• Move long distances and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Reach low shelves or items on the floor
• Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet

Nice to have

• Hands-on expertise specifying, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation for bulk solids, powders, and granular materials
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant industrial instrumentation standards, such as IEC, UL, and NFPA
• Familiarity with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification, and designing/specifying hardware for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Proven track record in establishing instrumentation installation standards, design guidelines, and technical engineering best practices
• Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and provide strong technical direction to engineers across multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Total Rewards package including benefits, perks, and equity

About the company

Sila is a next-generation battery materials company. They engineer and manufacture battery materials to increase energy density for consumer devices and electric cars.