Senior Industrial Controls Engineer — Metals Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for metals industries. You will design, implement, test, and startup control solutions while coordinating with project managers and other engineers to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial automation with PLCs, VSDs, and SCADA, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork. Local work is in Portage or Gary, IN with travel up to 30% and a supportive, growth-driven environment.

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 implement automation and control systems for metals industry applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to ensure successful project completion.
• Manage project budget and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain standards and best practices.
• Develop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projects.
• Specify and configure hardware components such as drives, switchgear and control panels.
• Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support the sales team in the development of technical solutions.
• Be an ambassador who embodies core values and prioritizes client and associate development.

Skills

AC/DC motors

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

Data communication

Field start-up

Education

BS Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell PLC

GE PLC

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley drives

Emerson/Control Techniques drives

Job description

E Tech Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for metals industries. You will design, implement, test, and startup control solutions while coordinating with project managers and other engineers to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial automation with PLCs, VSDs, and SCADA, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork. Local work is in Portage or Gary, IN with travel up to 30% and a supportive, growth-driven environment.