Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

16 hours ago

Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to join our team.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work with project teams to develop novel solutions to instrument a world-leading thermonuclear reactor being built in southern France. This work contributes to the development of ITER diagnostic instrumentation and control designs by providing oversight of vendors contracted to design these systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Aid in coordinating I&C support activities across multiple US-developed diagnostics.
  • Develop accurate cost and schedule estimates for I&C scope from design through fabrication.
  • Lead Design and Development of US ITER advanced Diagnostic project, including:
    • Fast control for diagnostic systems.
    • Slow process control systems.
    • Human Machine Interface.
    • Embedded system design.
    • Interface management for Control and Data Acquisition (CODAC) systems.
    • Analog and digital signal conditioning.
    • Cable and interface design in accordance with ITER specifications.
  • Develops and assures the delivery of designs meeting ITER I&C requirements.
  • Remotely collaborates on a multinational, multidisciplinary team.
  • Ensures consistency between databases describing the I&C functions, such as power distribution data, cables lists, signal lists, cable termination data, equipment locations, and classification.
  • Monitors and follows up the engineering activities of the relevant Procurement Arrangements (PAs), to ensure that components and subsystems will be designed, fabricated, shipped, installed, tested, and integrated on schedule consistent with the requirements.
  • Develops the procedures for the on-site acceptance tests and integrated commissioning related to the I&C, in addition to testing/verifying deliverables from suppliers.
  • Performs the integrated functional testing of the I&C development systems, including troubleshooting as and when necessary.
  • Follows up the design and production of Electrical Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Cabling Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Control Loop Diagrams, and as-built I&C system description documents.
Qualifications:
  • Education and Experience:
    • BS or greater in one of the following:
      • Computer Science.
      • Electrical Engineering.
      • Computer Engineering.
      • Software Engineering.
    • Professional Experience (5-7 years):
      • Have designed and delivered process control systems utilizing PLCs (Siemens preferred).
      • Successful delivery of complex projects utilizing National Instruments cDAQ, cRIO, or PXI technology.
      • Extensive experience generating and reading State Machine, UML, Logic Flow, and Interconnection Diagrams.
      • Experience and aptitude for generating comprehensive documentation packages for design reviews. Experience with Enterprise Architect a plus.
      • Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) and other SCADA systems a plus.
      • Some experience or academic knowledge of EM and nuclear radiation effects on modern electronics and strategies to mitigate.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • I&C Engineering related to functional safety and nuclear safety.
    • Implements and documents the programming or codes related to the Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), embedded system, and Data Acquisition (DAQ) system as per I&C needs.
    • Experience with Enterprise Architect software a plus.
    • Experience with data acquisition, timing, and synchronization system design.
    • Knowledge of IEC 61513 and 61226 would be advantageous, or other international codes and standards for I&C.
    • Cable routing design, shielding, and related deliverables.
Working Conditions:
  • Primarily tele-working and on-site work with occasional conference or review travel (1-2 weeks per year).

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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