Group Engineering Manager- Data Center Controls

E Tech Group; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a growing team and deliver integrated electrical and control solutions across multiple projects. You will work closely with executive management and client teams to drive growth and ensure high‑quality project delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, budgeting, and P&L responsibility, with a focus on collaboration across engineering, design, production, and field service to meet client expectations and expand the

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years in industrial automation / controls integration.
• 3+ years managing and leading a team.
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs in multiple platforms (Schneider Electric, AVEVA, Rockwell).
• Experience with process controls instrumentation.
• Collaborative, team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth plan with Exec Management, Sales, and Marketing.
• Mentor a team of engineers and technical resources.
• Design and implement integrated electrical and control systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Drive team P&L on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Specify and configure hardware components (instruments, PLCs, networks).
• Design PLC/SCADA networks and related test procedures.
• Meet with clients to ensure expectations are met and growth opportunities.
• Represent and embody company core values in professional development.

Skills

8+ years in automation/controls

3+ years leading a team

Engineering practices

PLC & HMI programming

Process controls instrumentation

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows 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’re adding to our team and growing across our markets! We are seeking a Controls Engineering Manager who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team of engineers & technical resources with strong dotted lines to sales & project management. This is an excellent hands-on opportunity to provide technical solutions and play a vital role growing a line of business with high visibility and tremendous growth potential.

You will:

• Work with Executive Management, Sales, and Marketing to develop a business growth plan to drive growth.
• Lead & mentor a team of engineers & technical resources to build a strong, capable project delivery team.
• Design and implementation of integrated electrical and control systems
• Work cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Responsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirements.
• Be responsible for driving the profit & loss (P&L) of the team on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as, instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems and industrial control panels.
• Design and configure PLC/SCADA networks.
• Generate test procedures and forms.
• Meet with key clients to ensure that we are meeting or exceeding their expectations and to participate in driving our growth with them.
• 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 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
• 8+ years in industrial automation / controls integration industry.
• 3+ years managing and leading a team.
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within one or more languages (Schneider Electric, AVEVA, Rockwell, etc.)
• Experience with process controls instrumentation.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

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 Affi