Senior Automation Engineer: Lead Control Systems & Projects

E Tech Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training and growth

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, configure, and test control applications for real-world life sciences and manufacturing sites. You will lead project teams, manage schedules and budgets, and deliver scalable automation solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality.

The role requires travel to client facilities and strong SME capabilities. You will demonstrate Rockwell PLCs, Siemens WinCC, and related automation tools, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation project execution, preferably in Life Sciences.
• BS Engineering degree or equivalent education.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs and control systems.
• Knowledge of ISA S88, ISA S95, GAMP 5 & cgMP, 21 CFR Part 11.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and WinCC Unified SCADA, LAB-X, PAS-X, Aveva PI Historian.

Responsibilities

• Lead or work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control applications.
• Understand the project scope and financials and plan & coordinate the work with project leadership and budgets.
• Anticipate and provide solutions to project leadership and client with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule and travel to participate in design, development, and start-up of control systems.
• Act as an automation Subject Matter Expert.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values and prioritizes client success and associates development.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

BS Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000

RSLogix5000

Siemens WinCC Unified SCADA

LAB-X

PAS-X

Aveva PI Historian

Ethernet/IP

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, configure, and test control applications for real-world life sciences and manufacturing sites. You will lead project teams, manage schedules and budgets, and deliver scalable automation solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality.

The role requires travel to client facilities and strong SME capabilities. You will demonstrate Rockwell PLCs, Siemens WinCC, and related automation tools, collaborating with