Lead Automation Engineer - Hybrid, Process Control Systems

E Tech Group; Norton (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems across multiple industries. You will lead project teams, develop schedules and budgets, and deliver high‑quality automation solutions at client facilities.

Hybrid work arrangement with travel to client sites, strong focus on regulatory compliance (GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11) and continuous learning to stay ahead in Life Sciences automation.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent background.
• 5+ years of automation project experience in life sciences or similar.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and controls standards (ISA S88, ISA S95, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Detail oriented with ability to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and testing of control applications.
• Develop project schedules and budgets with project leadership.
• Provide technical advisement to ensure client satisfaction.
• Travel to client sites for design, development, startup.
• Serve as automation subject matter expert.
• Uphold core values and promote professional development.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation project experience

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Industrial controls

Education

BS Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

WinCC Unified

LAB-X

PAS-X

Aveva PI Historian

Ethernet/IP / ControlNet

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems across multiple industries. You will lead project teams, develop schedules and budgets, and deliver high‑quality automation solutions at client facilities.

Hybrid work arrangement with travel to client sites, strong focus on regulatory compliance (GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11) and continuous learning to stay ahead in Life Sciences automation.