Controls Engineering Manager

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 a Controls Engineering Manager to fill a leadership role in our growing Mission Critical Team, supporting multiple projects in the data center industry while leading and mentoring a team of engineers and technicians.

At E Tech our Group Engineering Managers play a vital role in the success of our company, our associates, and the clients we serve by focusing on the following key outcomes:

• Successful delivery of automation projects, often as the Technical Lead with ownership of all deliverables.
• Conformance of project deliverables to E Tech processes & standards, and to client specifications.
• High associate retention through career mentorship, empowerment and accountability, and recognition.
• Contributing to our environment in which associates thrive, clients trust us, and E Tech performance goals are achieved.
• Continuous improvement of the company by identifying and acting on strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

In this role you will have both technical and management responsibilities:

Technical

• Work as part of a team or as the project lead to design, develop, test, and deploy control systems. 
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as, instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems and industrial control panels.
• Design and configure PLC/SCADA networks.
• Generate test procedures and forms.

Management

• Coordinate and manage engineering associates, typically 3-6 direct reports. 
• Mentor and support career development of direct reports.
• Work cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Assist with the development of project budgets and schedules and contribute to key decisions regarding management of project assets.
• Meet with clients to ensure that we are meeting project acceptance criteria and to participate in driving our growth with them.
• 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. 

To be considered for this position you must have and be able to demonstrate:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
• 10+ years in industrial automation / controls integration industry.
• A high level of proficiency with the following controls platforms: Rockwell Automation – Control Logix, Inductive Automation – Ignition (Perspective)
• Experience leading teams in the design, development, and deployment of challenging industrial automation projects.
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices and procedures.
• Experience with process controls instrumentation.
• 3+ years managing / mentoring a group of direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
• A passion for continuous improvement (self, direct reports, and the company).
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30%.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, lift a minimum of 50lbs and walk up and down stairs and or fixed ladders numerous times.

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.