Senior Industrial Controls Engineer - On-Site Startups

E Tech Group; Grand Rapids (MI); 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 Gary area seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and startup of automation solutions for metals industry projects. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to deliver high-value controls, instrumentation, networking, and software work.

The role emphasizes technical leadership and customer communication. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with PLCs, VSDs, SCADA, and motor drives, with strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent education.
• 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 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 drives

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

Electrical testing

Education

BS Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLCs

GE PLCs

SCADA software

Job description

E Tech Group in Portage Gary area seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and startup of automation solutions for metals industry projects. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to deliver high-value controls, instrumentation, networking, and software work.

The role emphasizes technical leadership and customer communication. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with PLCs, VSDs, SCADA, and motor drives, with strong problem-solving and