Senior Engineer
About The Position
E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to contribute to the detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. The work includes PLC and SCADA programming, defining software architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, configuring thin-client server applications and process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems, and providing control system qualifications. The role offers technical responsibility and leadership on projects from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate should be based in the Bay Area. The position involves designing and developing control systems of varying complexity, supporting project scope and deliverables, interacting with customers, and collaborating with teams in regulated environments. Local site visits, engineering documentation, planning, customer service, and continuous improvement are part of the work. E Tech Group is an engineering and systems integration firm serving industries including Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage. The company provides IT automation and control solutions and supports standardized solutions across client facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering field.
- At least 8 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and understanding of process controls.
- Experience delivering solutions using one or more of the following: Rockwell products, DeltaV, Inductive Automation Ignition, or instrumentation.
- Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within one or more platforms.
- Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages.
- Working knowledge of control system networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
- Understanding of biopharmaceutical processes, GMP, and validation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Aveva PI experience is strongly preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience designing and maintaining PI Systems.
- Experience integrating PI with PLC and DCS systems.
- Experience using Asset Framework to create asset models.
- Experience using PI Vision or other tools to create displays and reports for front-end users.
- Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems.
- Rockwell experience with products such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, and PanelView Plus.
- DeltaV configuration or software development experience.
- Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, including Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, and scripting.
- Instrumentation experience.
Responsibilities
- Configure programming platforms for PLC controls and SCADA systems.
- 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 or system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
- Interact with customers to understand their business environment.
- Support scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work.
- Contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects.
- Define software architecture requirements and develop detailed software design specifications.
- Configure thin-client server applications and process-based historian databases.
- Tune control loops.
- Provide control system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification services.
- Provide technical responsibility and leadership on projects from concept through commissioning.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment with a focus on customer service and continuous improvement.
- Visit local sites and perform engineering documentation and planning in a regulated environment.
- Represent E Tech Group's core values, prioritizing the success of the company, clients, and professional development of associates.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match; employees are 100% vested upon entry.
- Prompt enrollment in medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time off.
- Training and continuing education from day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
