Senior Controls Engineer - Metals Industry & Field Startups

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training and education

Job summary

E Tech Group is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to lead and develop automation solutions for metals industry clients. You will design, implement, test, and startup control systems, coordinating with project managers and engineers to deliver high-quality results.

Travel up to 30% and mentorship of junior engineers are part of this role. A BS in engineering and 5+ years in automation are required, with strong PLC/SCADA experience and a focus on collaboration and process improvement.

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/DC motors

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

System integration

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE PLCs

AB PLC-5

Job description

E Tech Group is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to lead and develop automation solutions for metals industry clients. You will design, implement, test, and startup control systems, coordinating with project managers and engineers to deliver high-quality results.

Travel up to 30% and mentorship of junior engineers are part of this role. A BS in engineering and 5+ years in automation are required, with strong PLC/SCADA experience and a focus on collaboration and process improvement.