Controls Engineer

E Tech Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/famil

Continuing education and training

Job summary

E Tech Group in Goodyear, AZ seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to lead or contribute to hardware and software design for process automation control systems. You will program PLC/SCADA, configure historians, tune loops, and support startup and commissioning across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 2–5 years of experience, exposure to Rockwell and other PLC platforms, plus knowledge of HMI/SCADA packages such as Proficy or Wonderware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience or equivalent education.
• Consulting experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and understanding of process controls.
• Ignition Perspective experience.
• Rockwell products: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus.
• Other PLC platforms (GE, Siemens, Modicon).
• Other SCADA/HMI (Proficy and Wonderware).
• Knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
• Data Center experience is a plus.
• Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, GMP and validation.
• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and batch implementations.
• Instrumentation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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 programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs.
• Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment and define scope, plans, and deliverables.
• Work in a team environment with a strong focus on customer service and continuous improvement.
• Travel at least 50%.
• Document and plan engineering activities in a regulated environment.
• Serve as an ambassador aligning with our Core Values and client success.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process controls

Ignition Perspective

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation suite

GE PLC

Siemens PLC

Modicon PLC

Proficy

Wonderware

Ethernet/ControlNet/DeviceNet networks

PanelView/RSView

Ignition Perspective

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. 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 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/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.

Must be local to, and willing to commute to Goodyear, AZ.

You Will:

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
• Modifies 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
• Have the ability to travel at least 50%.
• Enjoy going to local sites; Appreciate the documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment
• Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

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
• Ignition Perspective experience
• 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.)
• Data Center experience is a plus.
• Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, GMP and validation
• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems
• Instrumentation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

Benefits & Perks:

• 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 personal/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 Affiliated Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.