Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation Specialist (Travel)

Etech Group; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a hands-on Controls/Automation Engineer local to Goodyear, AZ. You will design and develop application/control systems for diverse processes, work with PLCs, SCADA, and related networks, and travel up to 50% to customer sites. Collaboration and customer-focused delivery are essential.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have 2–5 years’ experience in consulting or industrial automation, including GMP awareness and batch systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency troubleshooting control systems and understanding process controls.
• Ignition Perspective experience; Rockwell product family such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk.
• Experience with Proficy/Wonderware SCADA and other PLC platforms (GE, Siemens, Modicon).
• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
• Familiarity with GMP, validation, and S88 batch standards.

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 several 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 emphasis on customer service and continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 50% to local sites and support regulatory documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix/CompactLogix)

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk/Suite

Proficy

Wonderware

GE/Siemens/Modicon PLC platforms

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a hands-on Controls/Automation Engineer local to Goodyear, AZ. You will design and develop application/control systems for diverse processes, work with PLCs, SCADA, and related networks, and travel up to 50% to customer sites. Collaboration and customer-focused delivery are essential.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have 2–5 years’ experience in consulting or industrial automation, including GMP awareness and batch systems.