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Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager (46603)

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Location
Minneapolis, MN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicensureBachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager to support and manage a local team in Santa Clara, California, working on semiconductor manufacturing projects. The role combines engineering leadership and automation-system design with staff recruitment, development, performance management, and project coordination. The manager will lead engineers, technicians, and programming specialists in a fast-paced client environment and support systems including facility management, gas life safety, and cabinet monitoring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Allen-BradleyStudio 5000RSLogixSiemensTIA PortalS7Emerson Machine EditionSCADA PlatformsIgnitionFactoryTalkWinCCCimplicityMotion ControlRoboticsHigh-Speed AutomationMES IntegrationSQLIIoT SystemsIndustrial CybersecurityTroubleshootingVerificationCommissioningAutoCADSemiconductor EnvironmentsDatacenter EnvironmentsField Verification

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics EngineeringProfessional Engineer Licensure10+ Years Directly Related ExperienceU.S. Work Authorization

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

We’re seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager, to support and manage a local team in Santa Clara, CA. You will work on projects that enable the heart of our clients semiconductor manufacturing. You and the other team members will work closely with the well-established client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to maintain schedule, design requirements, system integration and programming tasks. Example systems include all aspects of facility management, gas life safety and cabinet monitoring including PLC and HMI programming and SCADA communications.

Managerial responsibilities will be focused on staff recruitment, hiring, growth and development. Including performance evaluations, defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations, training and continuous long- and short-term career development, conflict resolution, and weekly time sheet review and approval.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage onsite team of engineers, technicians and programming specialists.

  • Provide scope, schedule and budget information to the project leadership.

  • Provide engineering leadership, guidance and technical expertise.

  • Architect full automation solutions including PLC, HMI, SCADA, networks, and field devices

  • Coordinate with internal and external global teams to establish successful schedules.

  • Lead development of HMI/SCADA systems with focus on usability, performance, and reliability

  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system failures and production issues

  • Provide mentorship and growth opportunities within the team.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering from a USA accredited institution.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

  • Minimum 10 years of direct relatable experience.

  • Advanced experience working with the following, Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), Emerson (Machine Edition).

  • Expertise with SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Cimplicity)

  • Experience with motion control, robotics, and high-speed automation systems

  • Familiarity with MES integration, databases (SQL), and IIoT systems

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and best practices.

  • Extensive knowledge with troubleshooting, verification and commissioning services.

  • Basic knowledge with AutoCAD computer drafting software.

  • Experience working in semiconductor or datacenter environments including field verifications.

Additional Details:

  • Preference given to local candidates near Santa Clara, CA,

  • RELOCATION MAY BE PROVIDED

  • $$$ SIGN ON BONUS $$$

  • Field work includes active sustaining construction environments.

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

At Jacobs, we’re committed to improving the lives and communities through innovative, sustainable solutions. We’re driven by collaboration, technical excellence, and a passion for solving some of the world’s most complex challenges -- together.

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 705 open Automation jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$91–160K/yr444 salary ranges
  • US median$26–46/hr73 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Automation jobs in Minnesota and 705 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Automation postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 515 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 363 of the 705 open Automation jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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