At E Tech Group , j oining 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 thr ough IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining , Warehousing & Distribution , and CP G/ Food & Beverage industries.   Our national and global 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 Senior Automation Engineer to contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes a combination of programming PLC and SCADA applications, defining software architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications. This a fantastic opportunity for o verall technical responsibility and technical leadership on projects from concept through commissioning phases.

Location: Ideal candidate should be based in Bay Area

You will:

Configure several programming platforms for PLC Controls and SCADA systems

Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity

Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements

Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems

Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment.

Support scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work.

Work successfully in a team environment; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement

Enjoy going to local sites; Appreciate the documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment.

Be 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 or related Engineering fields.

8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education

Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls

Experience delivering any or a combination of the following:

Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.

DeltaV configuration/software development

Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).

Instrumentation experience

Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within one or more platforms.

Aveva PI experience is a strongly preferred

5+ years of experience designing and maintaining PI Systems, Experience integrating PI with PLC and DCS systems, Experience in using Asset Framework to create asset models

Experience in using PI Vision or other tools to create displays and reports for front end users to leverage the PI Data

Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages

Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)

Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, GMP and validation

Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems

Excellent written and verbal communication sk

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: $120K-150K

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.

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