Senior Controls Engineer

About the Role

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 more than 30 years across industries such as Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage. Our national and global scale allows us to help clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any facility, regardless of location or local resources. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead or contribute to detailed hardware and software design for process automation control systems projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
• Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs.
• Interact with customers to understand their business environment, define scope, plan, and deliver assigned work.
• Work successfully in a team environment, focusing on customer service and continuous improvement.
• Travel at least 30% and visit local sites as needed.
• Appreciate documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment.
• Embodiment of our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and professional development of associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Min 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Consulting experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and understanding of process controls.
• Ignition Perspective experience.
• Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.
• Other PLC platform experience (GE, Siemens, Modicon).
• Other SCADA and HMI package experience (Proficy and Wonderware).
• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages.
• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, Modbus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Data Center experience is a plus.
• Experience with Chiller plant programming.
• Instrumentation experience.

Skills

• Collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment (100% vested upon entry).
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, family leave, personal/sick time).
• Training and continuing education from day one for career advancement.

Pay

$110K - $150K

Location: Preference for candidates local to Santa Clara, CA; remote candidates within the U.S. who can travel up to 30% and be onsite as needed will also be considered.