Lead Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Design & Startups

E Tech Group; Springs; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to join our team of experienced professionals. The role focuses on the design, deployment, testing, and maintenance of control system projects, with emphasis on collaboration and delivering tailored solutions for our clients.

You will lead design documentation, perform bench tests, support onsite commissioning, and coordinate with installation teams. Travel may be required to client facilities and project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• Able to work independently on projects with a very organized and methodical approach.
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies.
• Instrumentation calibration / startup experience.
• Experience commissioning in “live” environments.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% (mostly local with remote support).
• DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team member supporting the execution of project work from design through implementation.
• Develop/modify design documentation – drawing packages, procedures, sequence of operations, testing scripts.
• Perform quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, & SCADA programs.
• Provide onsite and remote support commissioning system design changes.
• Work with installation company to monitor progress, QA/QC installation, test procedures, document, and communicate with team progress observations.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client’s facility.
• 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

Team collaboration

Independent work

Organized approach

Tools

AVEVA Wonderware

FactoryTalk View SE

OPC UA/DA

Rockwell PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to join our team of experienced professionals. The role focuses on the design, deployment, testing, and maintenance of control system projects, with emphasis on collaboration and delivering tailored solutions for our clients.

You will lead design documentation, perform bench tests, support onsite commissioning, and coordinate with installation teams. Travel may be required to client facilities and project sites.