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eTeam · 10 hours ago

Contract Engineer Embedded Mid.

positionSan Jose, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

eTeam is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to play a key role in sustaining, improving, and developing advanced automation systems. The role involves leading controls engineering activities, developing PLC and HMI programs, and driving process improvements to optimize production efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Lead controls engineering activities across assembly and end-of-line validation
Develop and sustain PLC and HMI programs (Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT) that ensure high equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operator efficiency
Collaborate with test and equipment engineering to integrate new test sequences, data interfaces, and product change requirements into existing automation
Drive process improvement using data-driven insights (OEE, downtime, MTBF) to optimize cycle time, quality, and safety
Troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, robots, and field networks (EtherCAT, Profinet, or CANOpen) in real time to minimize production downtime

Qualification

PLC programmingSiemens TIA PortalHMI/SCADA systemsControls engineeringMotion controlRoot cause analysisAutomation architectureElectro-mechanical assemblyDebugging skillsData-driven insights

Required

5-7 years of professional experience
Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
3 years of hands-on experience in controls engineering for automated manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly systems
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, especially structured text and ladder logic
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal (S7 series PLCs) / Beckhoff TwinCAT, Safety PLCs (SIMATIC Safety or TwinSAFE), and HMI/SCADA (WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, or Ignition), OPC UA
Strong knowledge of motion control, servo systems, Conveyors, VFDs and fieldbus communications (EtherCAT, Profinet, DeviceNet)
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions under fast-paced, high-stakes conditions
Understanding of automation architecture, component selection (sensors, drives, relays, circuit protection), and design for maintainability

Company

eTeam

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eTeam is a staffing agency that also provides payrolling services.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Somerset, New Jersey, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.eteaminc.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (11)
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2021 (24)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2023-12-04Acquired

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Swetta Bhatt
CEO APAC & India
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Aanchal Thakur
Chief Customer Officer
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