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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer-Semiconductor

Jacobs Solutions · Albany, NY

Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Base pay
$103k–$150k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Jacobs Solutions (industrial) in Albany, NY. As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help design and optimize control systems for a variety of processes, working closely with architects, engineers, and designers to deliver complete, world-class solutions for new facilities.

They ask for
8+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Base pay
$103k–$150k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $93k–$135k. This one lists $103k–$150k.

Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 26 controls engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live controls postings in New York.

Base pay
About 16% above similar roles

Typical $90k–$129k, from 19 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 85%
  • ✓ Automation 85%
  • Robotics 42%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 35%
  • Root cause 35%
  • MES 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Full description from Jacobs SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

will include developing P&IDs, sizing valves, specifying instrumentation, panel design, I/O assignments documenting and modeling design information while ensuring compliance with building codes and industry standards.

Our group is recognized as one of the leading design teams in the design of semiconductor facilities, delivering innovative solutions that enable the next generation of technology. This position offers hands-on experience and expert mentorship to help you grow your technical skills and understanding of process control, instrumentation, and automation.

Bring your curiosity, strong organizational skills, and ability to collaborate, and we’ll provide the tools and opportunities to help you thrive and make an impact.

Here's what you'll need

At least 8 years of work experience designing Instrumentation and Control Systems

Working knowledge of PLC, PAC, DDC, DCS systems

Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Latham, NY

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We’re seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our Latham , New York team. In this role, you’ll contribute to projects that power the core operations of our clients, including cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing and advanced research facilities.

As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help design and optimize control systems for a variety of processes, working closely with architects, engineers, and designers to deliver complete, world-class solutions for new facilities. Your

Ideally, you’ll also have

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT)

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas

Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Passion for buildings and construction

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via [Careers Support](https://www.jacobs.com/policies/accessibility-and-reasonable-accommodations).

Locations

City State Country Latham New York United States Bellevue Washington United States Buffalo New York United States Syracuse New York United States Moon Township Pennsylvania United States Bellevue Washington United States Bellevue Washington United States

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