Instrumentation & Control System Engineer

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

Come and join a group of dedicated individuals who lead the design, development, and operation of state-of-the-art instrumentation and control systems in support of the National Spherical Torus eXperiment Upgrade (NSTX-U) and other projects at PPPL. We seek to create the same phenomena that powers the sun and stars in laboratory conditions and then use it for the betterment of mankind.

• Design, maintain and support instrumentation and control systems: 60%
• Daily operation and maintenance of control and monitoring System: 15%
• Develop diagrams, drawings and documentation for systems development: 10%
• Develop and review procedures and policies in support of process control and safety systems 15%

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Chemical Engineering
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in an experimental or production facility utilizing process control systems for mission critical need

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Required Experience:

  • Programmable logic controllers

  • Experience with Allen Bradley (GuardLogix, RSLogix, ControlLogix)

  • Experience with networking and field devices

  • Experience working with digital I/O

  • Experience working with analog data acquisition and signal conditioning techniques

  • Development and interpretation of system requirements into specifications and design documents

  • Experience generating and reading State Machine, Logic Flow and Interconnection Diagrams

  • Experience with at least one of the following:

    • LOPA (61511),

    • NFPA 70E

    • NFPA 79

    • Related process safety standards

• Desired Experience

  • Department of Energy Accelerator Safety Order

  • Industrial Cyber Security

  • Configuration Management and version control of software and systems

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to physically lift, move and install typical rack mountable equipment.
• The ability to occasionally work in awkward positions by bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing ladder should be expected.
• This position will be onsite 
• This position will NOT be supporting Visa sponsorship.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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.