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E Tech Group

Lead Automation Engineer

E Tech Group, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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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 to the Life Sciences, Mission‑Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking an experienced

Lead Automation Engineer

to perform full‑cycle project delivery for industrial process control systems. All roles include client‑facing collaboration. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, creating design specifications, programming PLC/DCS/SCADA applications, tuning loops, and supporting startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead projects from concept through commissioning alongside other excellent engineers.

Location:

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

You Will

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; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement.

Enjoy going to 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.

You Have

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, ControlNet, DeviceNet, 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 PlantPAx, Siemens PCS7)

Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite (FT View, FT Historian, FT AssetCentre), Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView 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

Benefits & Perks

401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 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. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, 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.

Seniority Level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:

Technology, Information and Internet

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