Lead Automation Engineer

E Tech Group • Oceanside, CA

45d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 an experienced Lead Automation Engineer to perform full cycle project delivery for industrial process control systems. All roles include client facing collaboration. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, creating design specifications, programming PLC/DCS/SCADA applications, tuning loops, and supporting startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead projects from concept through commissioning alongside other excellent engineers.
Location: The preferred candidate will be located between Orange County and San Diego and must be able to travel up to 30% of the time.
You Will:
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.

Requirements

• 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: 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

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, S88 Batch, GMP, and validation
• Instrumentation experience
• DeltaV
• AVEVA PI Historian experience.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees