Controls Engineer

E Tech Group; Arkansas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Controls Engineer, where you'll lead innovative automation projects across various industries. This role allows you to leverage your expertise in process automation and control systems, working with advanced technologies and collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth. The company values continuous improvement and provides comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off and robust training programs to help you advance your career. If you're ready to make an impact in a thriving sector, this position is for you.

Benefits

401k with match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Training and continuing education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to hardware/software design for automation projects.
• Develop and evaluate system solutions to meet requirements.
• Provide application/control systems design for varying complexities.

Skills

Troubleshooting control systems

Programming PLC applications

Process automation control systems

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

2-5 years of experience

Tools

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

Factory Talk Software Suite

Proficy

Wonderware

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 25 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries. Our national scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Controls Engineer to be responsible for leading or contributing to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes defining architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, programming PLC and SCADA applications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications. This a fantastic opportunity to lead/work on projects from concept through commissioning phases.

Location: Remote, must be located in Midwest, Texas, Arkansas

You Will:

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
• Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs
• Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work
• Work successfully in a team environment; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement
• Enjoy going to local sites; Appreciate the documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment
• Up to 50% travel required

You Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields.
• 2-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education
• Consulting experience
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls
• Control system validation experience of pharmaceutical/biotech systems a plus
• Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.
• Other PLC platform experience (GE, Siemens, Modicon)
• Other SCADA and HMI package experience (Proficy and Wonderware)
• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages
• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)
• Understanding of Food and Beverage processes, GMP and validation
• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

Benefits:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.