Lead Controls Engineer — PLC/SCADA Startups & Travel

E Tech Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training and career growth

Job summary

E Tech Group in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to design, deploy, test, and maintain control system projects across industries. You will collaborate with customers and project teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in the control systems industry are required. Proficiency with PLC/HMI/SCADA, design documentation, and willingness to travel 30–50% will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in the control system industry.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% (local and remote).
• Experience with design documentation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support design through implementation of control system projects.
• Develop/modify design documentation, procedures, and test scripts.
• Perform quality checks and bench test PLC/HMI/SCADA programs.
• Provide onsite and remote commissioning support and design changes.
• Coordinate with installation teams and manage progress updates.
• Travel as required to client facilities and maintain strong client relations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Travel readiness

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AVEVA Wonderware

FactoryTalk View SE

OPC UA/DA

Rockwell PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

E Tech Group in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to design, deploy, test, and maintain control system projects across industries. You will collaborate with customers and project teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in the control systems industry are required. Proficiency with PLC/HMI/SCADA, design documentation, and willingness to travel 30–50% will help you succeed.