Controls Engineer - Design, Commission, Grow with Travel

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

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.