Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation & Drives

E Tech Group; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and startup of automation solutions for metals industry clients. The role requires strong PLC/SCADA expertise, drive and motor experience, and coordination with project managers and customers.

Candidates will mentor junior engineers, define system architectures, and contribute to standards while supporting sales with technical solutions. Travel up to 30% to client sites and other E Tech Group locations.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
• 5+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Industrial Automation experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with PLC, VSD, and SCADA systems.
• Strong software and data communication problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Lead field start-up testing of electrical and programmed control systems, drive setup, installation inspection, operational readiness testing, and site acceptance testing.
• Process line experience with auxiliaries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, coaters, furnaces, and cooling systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of automation and control systems for metals industry applications
• Collaborate with engineering and other support teams to ensure successful project completion
• Responsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirements
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
• Develop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projects
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as AC/DC drives, switchgear and industrial control panels
• Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Generate functional requirements documentation and test procedures
• Support the sales team in the development of technical solutions
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Skills

AC motors and drives

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

BS Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

GE PLC Systems

Siemens PLC Systems

Allen-Bradley DC Drives

Control Techniques drives

SCADA software

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and startup of automation solutions for metals industry clients. The role requires strong PLC/SCADA expertise, drive and motor experience, and coordination with project managers and customers.

Candidates will mentor junior engineers, define system architectures, and contribute to standards while supporting sales with technical solutions. Travel up to 30% to client sites and other E Tech Group locations.