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 and global 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 PlantPAx Ignition Engineer to design, program, test, and support industrial control systems in regulated environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms, Ignition SCADA, and networked control systems, with a working understanding of biopharmaceutical, GMP, and building management systems.
You will:
- Independently program and configure Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs, including related I/O systems
- Develop, configure, and maintain Rockwell PlantPAx 4.x and 5.x control modules and equipment modules
- Independently program Ignition 8.x, including:
- Alarming
- Reporting
- Historian modules
- Design, develop, and test Ignition Perspective HMI graphics
- Develop and execute test forms, including FAT/SAT and commissioning documentation
- Integrate vendor-provided equipment and devices using:
- Ethernet/IP
- BACnet IP
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Support and apply control system network topology best practices
- Interface with process, facilities, and validation teams to support compliant system delivery
- Be 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of hands-on industrial automation or controls engineering experience
- Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP processes
- Experience working independently in automation system design and implementation
- Familiarity with regulated environments and documentation-driven projects
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
You may have:
- Emerson DeltaV
- OSIsoft / AVEVA PI Historian
- SQL (queries, data extraction, reporting support)
- Node-RED for integration or data workflows
Top Skills
What We Do
E Tech Group is one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States. 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. In addition to our organic growth, E Tech Group has recently grown through the successful acquisition and integration of Glenmount Global Solutions, Superior Controls, and Banks Integration.
We provide a full suite of system Consulting, Design, Development, Assembly, Installation, Testing, Startup, and Training & Maintenance services. We’ve delivered over $1B+ in solutions. From staff augmentation to small upgrade projects to full turnkey design/build projects, E Tech has a deep bench of resources with decades of industry experience to deliver successful outcomes on time and on budget.
