Electrical Controls Engineer (Off-shift)

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for over 30 years in the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any facility, regardless of location or local resources.

About the role

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, testing, and startup of technical solutions, either created by yourself or others. This includes frequent communication with management and customers regarding work status updates. You will collaborate closely with project managers and other engineers to deliver high-quality, high-value solutions.

This position is onsite in Portage, IN, with an off-shift schedule of 3pm–11pm or 11pm–7am.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of automation and control systems for metals industry applications
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to ensure successful project completion
• Manage 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 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
• Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates

Requirements

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background
• 3+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs
• Industrial Automation experience
• Working 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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Motion control with coordinated drive systems
• Experience with common metals processes such as hot or cold rolling, extrusion, press braking, stamping, heat treatment, casting, forging, oxygen furnaces, arc or blast furnaces, ladle treatment, galvanizing, pickling, or plating
• Process line experience with auxiliaries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, coaters, furnaces, and cooling systems
• Experience with Legacy Rockwell, GE, or Siemens PLC Systems (e.g., GE 90 series, Series Six, GE DC2K, GE UC2K, Siemens S5, or AB PLC-5)
• Experience with the following drives is a plus:
  • Siemens Drives
  • Allen Bradley DC Drives
  • Emerson, Control Techniques AC and DC Drives
  • Legacy GE Drives
  • Other DC Drive vendors

Benefits

• 401k with company match and prompt enrollment (100% vested upon entry)
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Generous paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, family leave, and sick time
• Learning and growth opportunities with training and continuing education from day one