Senior Controls Engineer

E Tech Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Training & education

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. You will develop architecture, program PLC/SCADA applications, configure historian databases, and provide startup/commissioning services.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering, 4+ years of controls experience, and strong communication skills. Experience across Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Metals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience in food and beverage/winery controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ignition and PLC experience with major platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide application/control systems design for varying complexity.
• Develop and evaluate system solutions meeting requirements.
• Modify program logic across subsystems.
• Interact with customers to define scope and deliverables.
• Lead teams and ensure continuous improvement.
• Startup and commissioning services.

Skills

Ignition PLC

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

PlantPAx

FactoryTalk

Studio 5000

RSView

PanelView Plus

GE PLC

Siemens PLC

Modicon PLC

HMI/SCADA

Ethernet networking

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Batch processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Proficy

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Studio 5000

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 25 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries.Our national 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 are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to be responsible for leading or contributing to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes defining architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, programming PLC and SCADA applications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications. This a fantastic opportunity to lead/work on projects from concept through commissioning phases.

You Will:

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
• Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
• Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs
• Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work
• Work successfully in a team environment; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement
• Serve as 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’s Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields.
• 4+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education
• Consulting experience
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ignition and PLC experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.
• Experience in food and beverage and winery controls engineering
• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems
• Control system validation experience of pharmaceutical/biotech systems a plus
• Other PLC platform experience (GE, Siemens, Modicon)
• Other SCADA and HMI package experience (Proficy and Wonderware)
• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages
• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork
• 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 canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan 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 Aff