Controls / Instrumentation / Process (CIP) Engineer

Broadwind Heavy Fabrications - Abilene, TX

Full-time

Abilene, TX

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Controls/Instrumentation/Process (CIP) Engineer at Broadwind Clean Fuels will be part of a collaborative Product Development Team focused on creating innovative equipment solutions for the energy transition. This role requires a strong background in oil and gas processes, controls, and instrumentation, with hands-on involvement from conceptual design to product shipment and field support. The engineer will work on both individual and team projects, ensuring the delivery of reliable and safe solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support product definition and specification preparations including feasibility and basic risk assessment, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Support market research and competitive analysis and prepare supporting documentation for Product Development Gate Reviews.
• Assist with developing and managing the project scope, budget, resource requirements, and schedule.
• Perform design calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Calculate sizing for Control valves, Pressure Safety valves, Relief valves, and flow meters.
• Apply familiarity/knowledge of relevant regulations and codes applicable to automated gas processing equipment.
• Conduct instrumentation studies to select pressure, flow, current, temperature, and other analytical elements/transmitters.
• Create instrumentation PLC I/O List.
• Specify Programmable Logic Controllers and/or Distributed Computer Control Systems hardware.
• Collaborate in and/or author control logic and PLC programs to integrate sensors, transducers, actuators, and SCADA.
• Interpret technical specifications and assist in clearly communicating requirements to manufacturing floor through drawings or work instructions.
• Contribute to the creation of product manufacturing process definition and documentation as needed.
• Participate in Hazard and Operability Analysis and Process Hazard Analysis evaluations, PFMEA, and various other risk assessments to assure product safety.
• Assist packaging design personnel with Instrument Location, PLC Panel layouts, Instrumentation and controls conduit and cable schedules, Electrical area classification drawings, Wiring Schematics (VFD's, instruments, signal conditioners, MCR/ESD, etc.).
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on field experience troubleshooting equipment issues and training operators.
• Familiarity with welding processes including Sub arc, MIG, and TIG.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Familiarity with industry standards/codes such as ASME, AISC, API, NFPA, IEEE, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Skilled at creating and interpreting P&ID and electrical diagrams.
• Basic navigation and design skills running Solid Works 3D CAD software.
• Competency creating and applying an 'Indented BOM structure.'
• Competency creating cost estimates for prototype designs and tracking build costs.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Robust analytical skills with exceptional reasoning abilities; ability to make sound, objective decisions derived from a variety of information.
• Ability to work on multiple projects successfully while maintaining deadlines.