Senior Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Controls Expert

E Tech Group; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment. E T

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Controls / Automation Engineer to lead design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control systems. You will work across PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms, developing solutions for Life Sciences and other sectors.

The role requires hands-on engineering, documentation, startup support, and collaboration with a diverse team. Hybrid work with local travel may be necessary at client facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in automation project execution in process plants.
• Knowledge of ISA S88/S95, GAMP 5 & cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11 is preferred.
• Experience at customer sites during installation and startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to project teams for design, configuration, and testing of control applications.
• Develop project schedules and budgets; manage scope and change orders.
• Provide expert technical advisement to customers and project leadership.
• Travel to client sites and participate in start-up and commissioning when required.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project leadership

Client interaction

Time management

Education

BS Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000

RSLogix5000

FTView

Wonderware

OSI PI

SQL/SSRS

Ethernet/IP/DeviceNet

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Controls / Automation Engineer to lead design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control systems. You will work across PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms, developing solutions for Life Sciences and other sectors.

The role requires hands-on engineering, documentation, startup support, and collaboration with a diverse team. Hybrid work with local travel may be necessary at client facilities.