How much does a Control & Instrument Engineer I make in the United States? The average Control & Instrument Engineer I salary in the United States is $82,516 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $74,856 and $93,784. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Control & Instrument Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Control & Instrument Engineer I Salary $67,882 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Control & Instrument Engineer I Salary $74,856 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Control & Instrument Engineer I Salary $82,516 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Control & Instrument Engineer I Salary $93,784 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Control & Instrument Engineer I Salary $104,043 US August 27, 2023
25% $74,856 10% $67,882 90% $104,043 75% $93,784 $82,516 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Control & Instrument Engineer I

Control & Instrument Engineer I designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes. Develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls. Being a Control & Instrument Engineer I configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques. Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions. Additionally, Control & Instrument Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. The Control & Instrument Engineer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Control & Instrument Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Skills associated with Control & Instrument Engineer I: Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments, Human Machine Interface (HMI) , Electronic Equipment Installation, Statistical Process Control ...More

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