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Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering Manager to lead and support a local engineering team in Santa Clara, CA. In this role, you will oversee project delivery for advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, directing design requirements, system integration, PLC/HMI programming, and SCADA communications (including facility management systems, gas life safety, and cabinet monitoring).

Additionally, you will serve as the functional site manager responsible for staff recruitment, talent development, performance evaluations, resource allocation, and team mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management: Direct an on-site team of engineers, technicians, and programming specialists. Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, training, career progression, conflict resolution, and weekly administrative reviews.

Automation System Architecture: Design and architect complete industrial automation solutions incorporating PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, industrial networks, and field devices.

Project Delivery & Operations: Manage scope, schedule, and budget parameters in coordination with project leadership. Interface with internal and global cross-functional teams to align project deliverables.

HMI/SCADA & Software Development: Lead the development and optimization of HMI/SCADA systems with an emphasis on usability, reliability, system performance, and alarms.

Troubleshooting & Field Operations: Drive root-cause analysis and lead troubleshooting for complex automation failures, control loops, and active sustaining construction environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Experience: 10+ years of direct, hands-on experience in instrumentation, controls, and automation engineering.

Hardware & PLC Expertise: Advanced experience with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix), Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), and Emerson (Machine Edition).

SCADA Platforms: Expert-level experience with SCADA software such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, or Cimplicity.

Advanced Automation: Experience with motion control, robotics, high-speed automation systems, SQL databases, MES integration, and IIoT architectures.

Work Authorization: Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Local candidates near Santa Clara, CA preferred.

Direct experience in semiconductor cleanrooms or data center environments, including field verification and commissioning.

Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity best practices and AutoCAD software.

Working Conditions

Field work includes active sustaining construction and industrial manufacturing environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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