Controls Engineer - Off-Shift (3pm-11pm/11pm-7am)

E Tech Group; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Training & education

Job summary

E Tech Group is hiring a Controls Engineer to design, implement, test, and start up automation and control systems in a metals- industry environment. You will work with project managers and engineers to apply controls, instrumentation, networking, and software to deliver high-value solutions on site in Portage, IN, with off-shift hours 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am.

The role requires a BS in engineering (or equivalent) and 3+ years with motors/drives, PLCs, and HMIs, plus strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
• 3+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Industrial Automation experience.
• Working knowledge and experience with PLC, VSD, and SCADA systems.
• Strong software and data communication problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Lead field start-up testing of electrical and programmed control systems, drive setup, installation inspection, operational readiness testing, and site acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of automation and control systems for metals industry applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and other support teams to ensure successful project completion.
• Responsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standards and best practices.
• Develop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projects.
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as AC/DC drives, switchgear and industrial control panels.
• Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Generate functional requirements documentation and test procedures.
• Support the sales team in the development of technical solutions.
• 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

AC/DC motors & drives

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial Automation

SCADA systems

Field start-up testing

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

BS Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens Drives

Allen Bradley DC Drives

Emerson/Control Techniques drives

GE Drives (Legacy)

AB PLC-5 / GE S5

Job description

E Tech Group is hiring a Controls Engineer to design, implement, test, and start up automation and control systems in a metals- industry environment. You will work with project managers and engineers to apply controls, instrumentation, networking, and software to deliver high-value solutions on site in Portage, IN, with off-shift hours 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am.

The role requires a BS in engineering (or equivalent) and 3+ years with motors/drives, PLCs, and HMIs, plus strong problem-solving and