Senior Automation Engineer - Military veterans preferred

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. Were 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 a Senior Automation Engineer with strong experience in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix to be responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems in a high-speed manufacturing or packaging environment.

You will:

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.
• Configure, calibrate, and maintain Allen-Bradley VFDs.
• Integrate and maintain toolkit based (PlantPax and others) control systems in packaging lines.
• Develop HMI screens and logic using AVEVA System Platform & FactoryTalk View SE/ME.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, and production) to define control system specifications.
• Support machine start-ups, commissioning, and system optimization on-site.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network communication issues.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• 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.

You have:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering or related technical field or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming and integration.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley VFDs.
• Proficiency with Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, and Historian.
• Familiarity with packaging machine automation (or similar packaging line platforms) and understand PackML Standards.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, I/O testing, loop tuning, and system commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and panel layouts.
• Ability to penetrate controls logic for OEM equipment vendors.
• DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

You may have:

• Experience with SQL databases and scripting in Historian environments.
• Familiarity with industrial safety systems (e.g., GuardLogix, safety relays).
• Understanding of batch and continuous process control.
• Experience with system integration in the food & beverage, CPG, or pharma industries. 

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.

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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