Off-Shift Controls Engineer: Industrial Automation

E Tech Group; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 in Portage, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, test, and startup automation solutions. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to leverage expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development for high-value solutions.

You will work onsite with an off-shift schedule (3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am) to support project delivery and start-up activities, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring quality and timelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AC/DC motors & drives

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Data communication

Education

BS Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE PLCs

Industrial drives

Job description

E Tech Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, test, and startup automation solutions. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to leverage expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development for high-value solutions.

You will work onsite with an off-shift schedule (3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am) to support project delivery and start-up activities, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring quality and timelines.