Controls Engineer — Off-Shift (Portage, IN)

E Tech Group; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

E Tech Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and startup automation solutions for metals industry projects, collaborating with project managers and engineers to deliver high-value control systems.

You will have 3+ years of experience with AC/DC motors and drives, PLCs and HMIs, and hands-on automation, PLC/VSD/SCADA systems. The onsite role includes mentoring, documenting requirements, and supporting sales with technical solutions.

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.
• 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

Industrial Automation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

BS Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC Systems

VSD (drives)

SCADA systems

HMI

Job description

E Tech Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and startup automation solutions for metals industry projects, collaborating with project managers and engineers to deliver high-value control systems.

You will have 3+ years of experience with AC/DC motors and drives, PLCs and HMIs, and hands-on automation, PLC/VSD/SCADA systems. The onsite role includes mentoring, documenting requirements, and supporting sales with technical solutions.