E Tech Group ยท 1 week ago
Lead Automation Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expE Tech Group is one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, specializing in IT automation and control solutions for various industries. They are seeking an experienced Lead Automation Engineer to perform full cycle project delivery for industrial process control systems, involving client collaboration and system architecture definition.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 in 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
Preferred
Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, S88 Batch, GMP, and validation
Instrumentation experience
DeltaV
AVEVA PI Historian experience
Benefits
401k + match + prompt enrollment.
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.
Training and continuing education from day one.
Company
E Tech Group
E Tech Group offers discrete manufacturing, operations, management, cybersecurity, industrial IT, continuous, and batch processes services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Graham Partners
2024-04-11Private Equity
2024-04-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Sean Smiley
Chief Revenue Officer
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