Test Facility Controls Engineer

Zeeco

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Full Time

Posted December 23, 2025

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Job Description

The Test Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting electrical and data acquisition systems for test facilities, ensuring reliable operation, data integrity, and process optimization through analysis and system management.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support electrical and instrumentation systems for test facility infrastructure.
Develop and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and ISA-compliant data sheets for field instrumentation.
Configure, operate, and maintain data acquisition systems and data historian systems (e.g., Aveva PI System).
Perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and process improvement opportunities.
Inspect and test electrical and instrumentation equipment prior to operation.
Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with electrical and data system specifications.
Coordinate and implement HAZOP recommendations into electrical and control system designs.
Participate in facility commissioning, including validating data acquisition and historian systems.
Configure real-time dashboards, user interfaces, reports, and manage data points within data acquisition and HMI systems.
Modify PLC programs and integrate additional IO points into HMI and data systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering may be considered with substantial relevant on-the-job experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a controls-focused role, demonstrating experience in the design and operation of industrial facilities, specifically in data acquisition systems and data historians.
Demonstrated experience in the design and operation of industrial facilities, with specific experience in data acquisition systems and data historians.
Strong working knowledge of the Aveva software suite, including PI System, System Platform, and Historian.
Experience in designing, configuring, and maintaining data acquisition systems for test equipment and facility operations.
Experience in implementing and managing data historian systems, with familiarity with Aveva PI System or similar preferred, to ensure secure and reliable data storage.
Experience in performing data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement within test facilities.
Experience in performing inspection and testing of electrical and instrumentation equipment, including data acquisition components, prior to operation.
Experience in reviewing and determining the suitability of shop drawings and submittals, with a focus on adherence to electrical and data system specifications.
Experience in coordinating, documenting, and implementing HAZOP recommendations into facility electrical and control system designs.
Experience in actively participating in facility commissioning efforts, including validation of data acquisition and historian systems.
Experience in configuring real-time dashboards, user interfaces, and reports using data acquisition systems and PLC networks.
Experience in adding, removing, and modifying data points from different systems into the data acquisition system.
Experience in configuring and managing a plant-wide human machine interface (HMI) system; Factory Talk SE experience preferred.
Experience in modifying existing PLC programs for additional IO points and incorporating these points into HMI and Data Acquisition systems.
Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Ability to travel to customer offices and facilities as required for design development, technical reviews, troubleshooting, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts related to electrical and data systems.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with individuals across all departments.
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
Proven ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
Regular and reliable attendance.