Senior Controls Engineer

E Tech Group; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

E Tech Group in Sonoma, CA seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead or contribute to hardware and software design of process automation control systems. This role includes defining architecture requirements, developing software specifications, programming PLC/SCADA applications, and supporting commissioning from concept to start-up.

You must be local to Sonoma, CA and have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 4+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems.
• Instrumentation experience.
• Ignition and PLC experience with a range of PLC platforms.
• Experience with food/beverage or winery controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet requirements.
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
• Develop proficiency in programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs.
• Interact with customers to define scope, plans, and deliverables.
• Work in a team environment prioritizing customer service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting control systems

Instrumentation experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields

Tools

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

PlantPAx

FactoryTalk Software Suite

Studio 5000

PLC5

SLC500

RSView

PanelView Plus

GE/Siemens/Modicon PLCs

Proficy / Wonderware

Ethernet / ControlNet / DeviceNet

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 must be local to Sonoma, CA.

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
• Instrumentation experience
• 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

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 youcanadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

Salary: $90,000- $130,000

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 affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.