Onsite Senior Controls Engineer — Metals Automation Leader

E Tech Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects, design and implement control systems for metals industry applications, and mentor junior engineers. You will work with project managers and clients to deliver high-value solutions while maintaining standards and best practices across teams.

Travel up to 30% may be required as you coordinate with various facilities and suppliers, ensuring robust system architecture, hardware configuration, and startup readiness in

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
• 5+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Industrial Automation experience.
• Extensive 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.
• Process line experience with auxiliaries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, coaters, furnaces, and cooling systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

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

SCADA systems

VSD

Rockwell Automation

GE PLC systems

Siemens PLC systems

Allen Bradley DC Drives

Emerson/Control Techniques

Education

BS Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Automation

GE PLC systems

Siemens PLC systems

Allen Bradley DC Drives

Emerson/Control Techniques

Job description

E Tech Group seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects, design and implement control systems for metals industry applications, and mentor junior engineers. You will work with project managers and clients to deliver high-value solutions while maintaining standards and best practices across teams.

Travel up to 30% may be required as you coordinate with various facilities and suppliers, ensuring robust system architecture, hardware configuration, and startup readiness in