Electrical Controls Engineer (Off-shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

E Tech Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, implement, test, and startup automation solutions for metals industry applications. You will work closely with project managers and engineers to leverage controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development expertise to deliver high-value systems.

This onsite role offers off-shift hours (3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am) and opportunities to mentor junior engineers while collaborating across teams to meet project budgets,

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent technical background.
• 3+ years experience with AC/DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Industrial automation experience across controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development.
• Proven ability to lead field startup testing and site acceptance.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation and control systems for metals industry applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to ensure project success.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Develop and maintain standards and best practices.
• Create system and communication architectures for industrial projects.
• Specify and configure hardware like drives, switchgear, and control panels.
• Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and mentoring.
• Support sales with technical solutions development.
• Uphold core values and client-focused outcomes.

Skills

AC/DC motors & drives

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

SCADA

Team collaboration

Education

BS Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE PLCs

Allen-Bradley DC Drives

Siemens Drives

Emerson/Control Techniques

Legacy GE Drives

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. 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 30years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scaleallows 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 aControls Engineer to be responsible for the development, implementation, testing and startup of technical solutions created by yourself or others, and frequent communication to management and customers of work status updates. You will be working closely with project managers and other engineers to leverage their technical experience and expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development to deliver high-quality and high-value solutions.

This position will be onsite in Portage, IN with a off-shift of 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am.

You will:

• 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.

You have:

• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

You may have:

• Motion control with coordinated drive systems
• Experience with common metals processes such as hot or cold rolling, extrusion, press braking, stamping, heat treatment, casting, forging, oxygen furnaces, arc or blast furnaces, ladle treatment, galvanizing, pickling, or plating.
• Process line experience with auxiliaries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, coaters, furnaces, and cooling systems.
• Experience with Legacy Rockwell, GE, or Siemens PLC Systems. For example, GE 90 series, Series Six, GE DC2K, GE UC2K, Siemens S5 or AB PLC-5
• Experience with the following drives is also a plus.
  • Siemens Drives
  • Allen Bradley DC Drives
  • Emerson, Control Techniques AC and DC Drives
  • Legacy GE Drives
  • Other DC Drive vendors

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 Affiance Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. #LI-CL1