Senior Controls Engineer – Metals & Industrial Automation

E Tech Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick)

Job summary

E Tech Group in Indiana is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead and develop automation solutions for metals industry clients. You will design, implement, test, and startup control systems, collaborating with managers and engineers to deliver high-value projects.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in motors/drives, PLC/SCADA, and automation, with strong troubleshooting and teamwork. Travel up to 30% to client sites and other E Tech Group locations is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Industrial Automation

PLC / HMI

Motor & Drive knowledge

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLCs

GE Drives

Emerson Drives

Job description

E Tech Group in Indiana is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead and develop automation solutions for metals industry clients. You will design, implement, test, and startup control systems, collaborating with managers and engineers to deliver high-value projects.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in motors/drives, PLC/SCADA, and automation, with strong troubleshooting and teamwork. Travel up to 30% to client sites and other E Tech Group locations is expected.