Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Intern Job Octavia Carbon

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Job Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Intern to contribute to the design, installation, testing, and verification of instrumentation systems for our TRL 6 pilot modules. You will work on sensor networks, PLC I/O integration, signal validation, and system-level documentation all critical to delivering reliable data and enabling high-quality experimentation. For your application to be considered, your resume should accompany the assignment below. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and layout of sensor and instrumentation systems for new and existing pilot modules.
• Lead or assist in the integration and validation of process sensors (e.g., pressure, flow, temperature), ensuring installation aligns with system requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with process and controls engineers to ensure instrumentation supports safe operation, system observability, and data integrity.
• Write and test PLC programs to implement control logic using Structured Text (ST) or Ladder Logic (LAD) in platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal or equivalent.
• Contribute to PCB prototyping, schematic reviews, and design-for-test considerations using KiCAD or EasyEDA where applicable.

Qualifications

Required:

• BSc in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of sensor types, signal standards (e.g., 4–20 mA, RTDs, thermocouples, digital I/O), and their role in process systems.
• Experience writing and debugging PLC programs using Structured Text (ST) and/or Ladder Logic (LAD) in industrial platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, I/O maps, wiring diagrams, and control specifications.
• Exposure to PCB design workflows or tools (e.g., KiCAD, EasyEDA).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically isolate and resolve signal, wiring, or logic issues.

Preferred:

• Deep experience with Siemens PLCs, including diagnostics, hardware selection, and ladder/ST programming.
• Proficiency in KiCAD or EasyEDA for full schematic capture and layout (not just exposure).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools for control panel design and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, CAN, Profinet).
• Experience with structured control documentation (block diagrams, flow charts, control architecture).

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