How much does an Instrumentation Engineer make in the United States? The average Instrumentation Engineer salary in the United States is $54,988 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $46,448 and $69,814. 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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Instrumentation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $38,673 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $46,448 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $54,988 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $69,814 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $83,312 US March 26, 2024
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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer The Bayer Luling site operates 24/7 365 and is constantly striving to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency in operation. The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer regularly receives project requests that must be evaluated to ensure they correctly resolve the issue the unit is facing. Once evaluated the engineer creates a design that c
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Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer Job Location: Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 A leading chemical manufacturing company is looking to hire an Instrumentation Engineer to their growing team. The Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for maintenance of control systems and instrumentation. The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for: Knowledge of control systems involving PLCs, HMI, DCS Instrumentation and Electrical System Design troubleshooting and maintenance Experience with instrumentation design and maintenance The Ideal Candidate has: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 3+ years of relevant experience Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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Boston Metal - Woburn , MA
Boston Metal seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to facilitate development of new high temperature electrolysis systems for the production of tonnage molten metals and alloys. You will work with other members of our systems and controls engineering team, to manage and improve existing industrial instrumentation, control systems, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s) as well as wiring diagrams. Duties: Control system cabinets design, component specification and procurement. Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), network and wiring diagrams development and maintenance. Control system instrumentation selection, specification and procurement. Low voltage control system electrical wiring (thermocouples, analog and digital IO, network, <=120 VAC). Participate in initial system conceptual development and carefully balance specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits. Work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire developme
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Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) - Pasadena , TX
Job Description Job Description Instrumentation Engineer Overview: Pasadena, TX: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Engineer to join our client’s team. As an Instrumentation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical support to the instrumentation activities of the HDPE and HAD plant, focusing on improving reliability and ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are met. Essential Duties: · Provide technical support to the Maintenance I&E Supervisor, I&E Planner, I&E technicians, Analyzer technicians, and DCS specialists. · Review plant systems’ performance and recommend changes for operation, maintenance, or testing. · Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation problems and optimizing PMs and maintenance strategies. · Lead root cause investigations into controls and instrument reliability problems. · Prepare and review engineering documents, including data sheets, loop drawings, and specifications. · Assist with planni
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The Global Edge Consultants - Salt Lake City , UT
Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Location: Salt Lake City, UT Type of Role: Staff POSITION OVERVIEW: Our team is currently looking for a electrical, instrumentation and controls engineer for our client in Salt lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will be able to understand the current processes and machinery, develop change packages to upgrade/modify those processes/machines, create estimate & schedule for the project, perform the detailed design in compliance with standards set by customer, support procurement team, installation oversight, project documentation, and completion of closeout of the project. You will also ensure that the project is compliant with International standards and industry best practices. You should have extensive experience with Allen Bradley PLC (or other PLC system) and you will also design electrical projects for the plant, supporting the plant equipment, adhering to NEC and industry standards and codes. RESPONSIBILITIESAND ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Pr
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John H. Carter Company, Inc. - Chalmette , LA
The Instrument Engineer will provide instrumentation engineering support and reliability improvements to the refinery. This position is responsible for reviewing and implementing site-wide standards and improvements to obtain optimum asset performance from instrumentation, safety systems, and related equipment. · Oversees the improvement of the instrumentation equipment class and is recognized as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for that class with a strong knowledge of the application and interpretation of the Company and industry standards of that class of equipment · Reviews and improves site standards, recommending changes to Company standards for instrumentation and related equipment · Develops Instrumentation Improvement Plans that align with business goals and objectives · Seeks reliability improvements directed at increasing plant equipment uptime in a proactive manner · Provides quality control and design reviews of new projects that involve instrumentation equipment · Works in
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  1. This Job:

    Instrumentation Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Instrument Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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