Lead Automation Engineer

Lead Automation Engineer at E Tech Group

E Tech Group is one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing value through IT automation and control solutions for over 30 years to the life sciences, mission critical, metals & mining, warehousing & distribution, and CPG/Food & beverage industries.

• Define system architecture and create design specifications
• Program PLC/DCS/SCADA applications
• Tune loops and support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Lead projects from concept through commissioning alongside other engineers

The preferred candidate will be located between Orange County and San Diego and must be able to travel up to 30% of the time.

• Provide control systems design, development, and onsite support for systems of varying complexity
• Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment; define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
• Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs, DCS
• Work successfully in a team environment; focus strongly on customer service and continuous improvement
• Travel to local sites two to four days per week
• Appreciate the documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of experience
• Consulting/billable environment experience
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process control
• Industry experience in Biotech, water/wastewater, chemical, Food & Beverage
• Applied knowledge of
  • TCP/IP, computer networks, and control system networks (Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, etc.)
  • Control panel and I/O electrical design, operation, troubleshooting
  • Motor / valve / skid interfaces and control
• Product expertise
  • Object oriented / S88 / UDT architecting
  • PLC (Rockwell, Siemens) or DCS Platforms (Rockwell Plant
    
    PAx, Siemens PCS7)
  • Rockwell experience with products such as Control Logix, Compact Logix, Plant
    
    PAx, Factory Talk Software Suite (FT View, FT Historian, FT Asset Centre), Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC
    500, RSView, Panel View Plus, etc.
  • Ignition experience:
    Perspective, alarms & notification, reporting, SQL bridge, and tag historian modules
  • Other SCADA and HMI package experience (Proficy, Wonderware, TIA Portal)
• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pluses but not strictly required
  • Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, S88 Batch, GMP, and validation
  • Instrumentation experience
  • DeltaV
  • AVEVA PI Historian experience
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. 100% vested upon entry
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. Training and continuing education from day one, so you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities

Salary: $110,000-$140,000

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an affirmative action employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.