Program Engineering Manager - Life Sciences

E Tech Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + enrollment

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Training and career development

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Program Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering automation and control solutions for Life Sciences and other sectors. You will supervise engineering activities, allocate resources, and ensure projects meet client requirements and safety standards.

In this hands-on role, you will coordinate with the PMO, drive best practices, and contribute to strategic growth while traveling as needed to support projects across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, required.
• Over 10 years in industry with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of GxP practices and standards.
• Experience in Life Sciences sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team for automation and control projects.
• Oversee pre-sales activities with key clients and manage day-to-day engineering operations.
• Ensure technical accuracy, allocate resources, and adhere to SOPs for project delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance to align resources with project needs and client requirements.
• Collaborate with PMO to identify risks and ensure safety and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

GxP knowledge

Life Sciences domain

Resource planning

Client collaboration

Travel readiness

Team coaching

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We're seeking a Program Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating our talented multi-disciplinary engineering team. In this hands-on position, you'll supervise the execution of engineering activities for automation and control system projects within our East Business unit. Your responsibilities will include overseeing pre-sales activities with key clients, managing day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring technical accuracy, effectively allocating resources, adhering to operational SOPs, and striving for excellence in project delivery. Together, we'll work towards achieving the strategic initiatives of our business unit. We can’t wait to see how your expertise will contribute to our team's success!

You will:

• Lead and grow a team of engineers dedicated to implementing custom control solutions and integrations across all levels of the technology stack.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering best practices aimed at enhancing quality and efficiency.
• Provide strategic guidance to align engineering resources with project needs, ensuring a clear vision for successful engagement.
• Collaborate with the PMO to identify experience gaps and assess project risks effectively.
• Foster a collaborative spirit and commitment to clients, emphasizing innovation and excellence in execution.
• Assist clients in identifying and defining new opportunities for expansion, integration, and transformation.
• Oversee the execution of engineering projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring all deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering change management, documentation control, and version tracking.
• Maintain consistent project execution in accordance with the E Tech Playbook quality system.
• Lead sales and applications teams in the development of cost estimates and proposals as needed.
• Collaborate with BU directors to ensure appropriate department staffing and talent levels align with project and customer goals.
• Continuously research advancements in hardware and software capabilities to stay at the forefront of technology.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
• Over 10 years of experience in the industry, with more than 5 years in leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of GxP practices and standards.
• Experience in the Life Sciences sector.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in an engaging and challenging environment.
• Proficient in architecting custom solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements.
• Adept at guiding customers towards the necessary solutions based on limited user requirements, whether informally or within the framework of a FEED study.
• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet project demands.
• Capable of operating in industrial facilities with harsh environments as required.
• Availability to work weekends and/or holidays to meet project commitments.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affimative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.