Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Selectek, Inc. · Boise, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Selectek, Inc. (industrial) in Boise, ID. An Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support automation and facility control systems for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor facilities.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $85k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 12 controls engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live controls postings in Idaho.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 6+)
Typical $85k–$149k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 100%
- ✓ PLC 75%
- ✓ AutoCAD 50%
- Robotics 42%
- Team leadership 33%
- Root cause 25%
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Responsibilities
Design instrumentation, control, and automation systems for industrial facilities. Prepare P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and related design documentation. Perform instrument and control valve sizing and develop equipment data sheets. Develop control narratives and sequences of operation. Review vendor submittals and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams. Support construction, startup, commissioning, and client technical discussions. Pay Range: $42.31/hr. - $60.10/hr.
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An Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support automation and facility control systems for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor facilities. Based in Boise, you'll work with multidisciplinary teams delivering process control, instrumentation, and safety system solutions for complex industrial projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise. Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university. 4+ years of instrumentation and controls experience. Working knowledge of PLC- and SCADA-based control systems, instrumentation, and process controls (experience with Siemens, Omron, or DeviceNet networks preferred). Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams. Preferred: Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) certification. Familiarity with NFPA 70, UL508A, and related industry standards. Experience supporting semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or similar facilities. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks. Experience with facility monitoring, toxic gas monitoring, fire alarm, or SCADA systems preferred. Job