Senior Automation Engineer – Process Control & Systems

E Tech Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + vested quickly

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays

Training and career growth

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead automation projects, from concept through startup. The role focuses on process control, system integration, and delivering robust solutions for clients in diverse industries.

You will work with PLC/HMI/SCADA tools, design and test control strategies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful implementations at client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on automation project experience in process plants.
• Experience with batch and continuous process control strategies.
• Proficient with PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and data acquisition.
• Knowledge of control system architectures, networks, and historians.
• Experience at customer sites during installation and startup.
• DNA of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the design, configuration, and testing of automation projects.
• Plan schedules and budgets and manage project scope with leadership.
• Provide technical advisement and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Travel to client facilities for design, development, and startup.
• Act as an ambassador for E Tech Group and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Project leadership

Process automation

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA

SQL databases

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000

RSLogix/Logix

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

Wonderware InBatch / FTBatch

Ignition

FTView

OSI PI

SQL/SSRS

Ethernet/Industrial networks

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead automation projects, from concept through startup. The role focuses on process control, system integration, and delivering robust solutions for clients in diverse industries.

You will work with PLC/HMI/SCADA tools, design and test control strategies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful implementations at client sites.