Controls Engineer

Etech Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Training & career growth

Job summary

E Tech Group seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, deploy, test, and maintain control system projects for diverse clients. You’ll collaborate with customers and teams, delivering solutions from concept through startup and ongoing support.

The role requires 3+ years in control systems, a methodical mindset, and willingness to travel up to 50% locally. Strong communication and hands-on commissioning experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach.
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies.
• Instrumentation calibration / startup experience.
• Experience commissioning in “live” environments.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% (mostly local with remote support).
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team member supporting the execution of project work from design through implementation.
• Develop/modify design documentation – drawing packages, method of procedures, sequence of operations, testing scripts.
• Perform quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, & SCADA programs.
• Provide onsite and remote support commissioning system design changes.
• Work with installation company to monitor progress, QA/QC installation, test procedures, document, and communicate with team progress observations.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client’s facility.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Organized and methodical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

AVEVA Wonderware

FactoryTalk View SE

OPC UA/DA

Rockwell/Schneider PLCs

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 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global 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 a Controls Engineer who will be part of a growing business to support the design, deployment, testing, and maintenance of control system projects. Responsibilities include implementation, testing and startup of technical solutions created by yourself or others. To be successful, you must be an effective collaborator with customers and other associates to deliver the best solution and be willing and able to take direction from project management leaders. This position will require frequent updates to management and customers for work status updates.

You Will:

• Serve as a team member supporting the execution of project work from design through implementation.
• Develop/modify design documentation – drawing packages, method of procedures, sequence of operations, testing scripts.
• Perform quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, & SCADA programs.
• Provide onsite and remote support commissioning system design changes.
• Work with installation company to monitor progress, QA/QC installation, test procedures, document, and communicate with team progress observations.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client’s facility
• Be 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 equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies
• Instrumentation calibration / startup experience.
• Experience commissioning in “live” environments.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% (mostly local with remote support)
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

You May Have:

• Experience with PLC or DDC controlled data center projects
• Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, OPC UA/DA, and A/B Rockwell or Schneider PLC’s.
• Experience Building Management & HVAC Control Systems

Salary:

$100k-$130K

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 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 canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan 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.