Machine Controls Engineer

At E Tech Group, we’re more than a team of engineers.  With 14 offices and more than 380 engineers, we provide automation, control, and information solutions to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Parcel, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries.  E Tech Group is one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States.  Joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts.  

We are seeking a Machine Controls Engineer to perform all aspects of process automation engineering and system integration, including initial concepts, specifications, design engineering, documentation, project implementation, testing, startup, and training of operating and maintenance personnel.  You will be a key member of a diverse team of professionals developing solutions for our client’s most complex automation challenges.

You will:

• Lead or work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control applications.
• Understand the project scope and financials and exercise good time management skills to plan & coordinate the work as part of a project team by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with project leadership and identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client
• Anticipate and provide solutions to project leadership and/or customer giving high priority to customer satisfaction offering strong technical expertise and advisement as part of the project team
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client’s facility

You Have:

• BSME, BCECE, or BSEE preferred but applicable experience and demonstrated knowledge will be strongly considered
• 3+ years in industry experience. 
• Hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants – preferably in CPG / Life Sciences / Food & Beverage / Chemical domains
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach
• Understanding of batch and continuous process control strategies deployed in process-based industries (life sciences, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, specialty chemicals)
• Demonstrated ability to develop machine process control system applications, utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, configuration of thin client server applications, providing control system startup services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented software development & delivery methodologies
• Expertise with the design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of virtual server-based control system architectures, and understanding of control system network topology, i.e. Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation specification, installation & troubleshooting, and control panel design, check-out, commissioning & troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience supporting and rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and perform complex system testing
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls
  • ISA S88 Batch standard
  • OMAC PackML standard

Specific Application Knowledge:

• Proficient with PLC Programming using one or more of Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000/5/500, or Siemens Step 7 or TIA Portal
• Proficient with HMI Programming using one or more of Rockwell FTView ME and SE, Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation Ignition
• Proficient with configuration & use of one or more of Wonderware DAS/OI Server, FactoryTalk Gateway, RSLinx, RSNetWorx, KepServerEx
• Proficient with configuration & operation of Allen Bradley PowerFlex Drives via manual HIM or through PLC programming
• Proficient with configuration & operation of one or more of Allen Bradley Ultra 3000 and Kinetix Servo Drives, Siemens SIMOTION, Schneider PacDrive 3
• Familiarity with Vision Systems – Cognex, Keyence
• Familiarity with Machine Safety Components – Allen Bradley, Sick, and Euchner
• Familiarity with industrial networking and configuration, use & troubleshooting of Allen Bradley Stratix switches

Specific Process & Machinery Knowledge:

• Processed Food & Bakery Manufacturing
• Dairy & Beverage Manufacturing
• Building Management & HVAC Control Systems
• Bulk Material Handling and Processing
• Wastewater Treatment
• Weighing and Metering Systems
• Wet or Dry Blending System
• Conveyors – Product, Package, Case, Pallet Load, Accumulators, Sorters, Singulators, Merges
• Palletizers, Stretch Wrappers, Pallet Labelers, Pallet Stackers
• Fillers, Case Packers, Tray Formers, Shrink Wrappers, Bundlers
• Code Daters, Checkweighers, High Speed Counters, Metal Detection

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 personal/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 / Affirmative Action 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.

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