Lead Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA Automation Leader

Socket.dev; Conesville (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Training and education

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to design, deploy, test, and maintain control system projects. You will implement, test, and startup technical solutions, collaborating with customers and teammates to deliver optimal results. Frequent updates to management and clients about progress are expected.

The role requires travel 30-50% and a strong, organized, team‑oriented approach. You will lead design and commissioning activities at client facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies
• Instrumentation calibration / startup experience.
• Experience commissioning in "live" environments.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% (mostly local with remote support)
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
• Experience with PLC or DDC controlled data center projects
• Experience Building Management & HVAC Control Systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team member supporting the execution of project work from design through implementation.
• Develop/modify design documentation – drawing packages, method of procedures, sequence of operations, testing scripts.
• Perform quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, & SCADA programs.
• Provide onsite and remote support commissioning system design changes.
• Work with installation company to monitor progress, QA/QC installation, test procedures, document, and communicate with team progress observations.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client's facility.
• 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

Independent worker

Collaborative

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AVEVA Wonderware

FactoryTalk View SE

OPC UA/DA

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to design, deploy, test, and maintain control system projects. You will implement, test, and startup technical solutions, collaborating with customers and teammates to deliver optimal results. Frequent updates to management and clients about progress are expected.

The role requires travel 30-50% and a strong, organized, team‑oriented approach. You will lead design and commissioning activities at client facilities.