Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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TL;DR · Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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As a Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Starlink's solar cell factory in Bastrop, TX, you will design and optimize automation systems for the safe handling of hazardous materials in high-volume manufacturing processes such as vacuum deposition and etching. Your daily tasks include PLC programming, SCADA development, and PID loop tuning to ensure real-time monitoring and control of parameters like pressure, temperature, flow, pH, and effluent quality. You will also select, calibrate, and integrate field instrumentation in hazardous environments while adhering to safety standards such as SIL, ATEX, and EPA/NPDES regulations. Ideal candidates have experience with Siemens TIA Portal for PLC programming and knowledge of Profinet and Ethernet communications, along with a background in electrical/industrial controls or industrial software. This role demands expertise in handling high-pressure systems and hazardous materials in industries like aerospace, oil and gas, or chemical manufacturing.

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PLC Siemens TIA Portal Structured Text Ladder Logic PID loops SCADA SIL ATEX EPA/NPDES Field bus networks Profinet Ethernet communications Hazardous environments Vacuum deposition Etching Wastewater treatment Solids separation Clarification Chemical dosing

What you'll do

  • Design and implement automation systems for gas farm operations and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Develop PLC control logic, PID loops, and interlocks to optimize real-time monitoring of critical parameters.
  • Select, calibrate, and integrate field instrumentation in hazardous environments according to safety standards.
  • Lead commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshooting of control systems with rapid alarm response.
  • Perform root-cause analysis to minimize downtime and support 24/7 operations efficiently.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in fluids/systems manufacturing, controls and automation.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a chemical discipline.
  • Expertise in hazardous process environments like aerospace, oil and gas, or chemicals.
  • PLC programming skills, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal structured text + ladder.
  • Ability to design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems for gas farm operations.
  • Experience with field bus networks, serial communication, Profinet, and Ethernet communications.

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