E Tech Group
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 a Controls Engineer to be responsible for the development, implementation, testing and startup of technical solutions created by yourself or others, and frequent communication to management and customers of work status updates. You will be working closely with project managers and other engineers to leverage their technical experience and expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development to deliver high-quality and high-value solutions. This position is reporting on-site to our Portage, IN office You will: Design and implementation of automation and control systems for metals industry applicationsCollaborate with engineering and other support teams to ensure successful project completionResponsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirementsAssist in the development and maintenance of standards and best practicesDevelop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projectsSpecify and configure various hardware components such as AC/DC drives, switchgear and industrial control panelsPerform functional testing of electrical and control systemsProvide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineersGenerate functional requirements documentation and test proceduresSupport the sales team in the development of technical solutionsServe 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: BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background3+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs.Industrial Automation experienceWorking knowledge and experience with PLC, VSD, and SCADA systemsStrong software and data communication problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsLead 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 DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork. You may have: Motion control with coordinated drive systemsExperience 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. For example, GE 90 series, Series Six, GE DC2K, GE UC2K, Siemens S5 or AB PLC-5Experience with the following drives is also a plus.Siemens DrivesAllen Bradley DC DrivesEmerson, Control Techniques AC and DC DrivesLegacy GE DrivesOther DC Drive vendorsBenefits & 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. 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.