Controls Engineer

E Tech Group•Goodyear, AZ

16h

About The Position

E Tech Group is an engineering and system integration firm that provides IT automation and control solutions to industries including Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage. The Controls Engineer leads or contributes to the detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects, with opportunities to work on projects from concept through commissioning. The role includes defining architecture requirements, developing software design specifications, programming PLC and SCADA applications, configuring thin-client server applications and process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, starting up and commissioning control systems, troubleshooting existing systems, and providing control system qualifications. The position must be based locally and commute to Goodyear, Arizona, and requires at least 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering field.
2–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education.
Consulting experience.
Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and understanding process controls.
Ignition Perspective experience.
Rockwell product experience, such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, or PanelView Plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Must be local to and willing to commute to Goodyear, Arizona.
Ability to travel at least 50%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other PLC platforms, such as GE, Siemens, or Modicon.
Experience with other SCADA and HMI packages, such as Proficy and Wonderware.
Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages.
Working knowledge of control system networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
Data center experience.
Understanding of biopharmaceutical processes, GMP, and validation.
Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems.
Instrumentation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide application and control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
Modify program and system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
Develop proficiency in programming languages and control device networks for PLCs and PCs.
Interact with customers to understand their business environment and define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work.
Work successfully in a team environment with a strong focus on customer service and continuous improvement.
Travel at least 50% and visit local sites.
Lead or contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects.
Define architecture requirements and develop detailed software design specifications.
Program PLC and SCADA applications; configure thin-client server applications and process-based historian databases.
Tune control loops, provide control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshoot existing control systems, and provide control system qualifications.
Embody E Tech Group's Core Values and prioritize the success of the company, its clients, and the professional development of associates.