Were adding to our team and growing across our markets! We are seeking an
Engineering Manager I who will support multiple projects and lead a growing team of engineers & technical resources with strong dotted lines to sales & project management. This is an excellent hands-on opportunity to provide technical solutions and play a vital role growing a line of business with high visibility and tremendous growth potential.
This is a remote position (mid-west/California preferred) with 30% travel. This position is part of a team that is primarily focused in the Food & Beverage industry. This position has an 80% billable (project focused) requirement. You will:- Provide technical guidance, leadership, and quality control for a team of engineers (8-10) across multiple projects and programs.
- Ensure engineers maintain high utilization by proactively managing workload distribution, project assignments, and forecasted labor needs.
- Communicate staffing needs, capacity constraints, and resource risks to leadership.
- Work with Program leadership, Sales, and Marketing to drive program growth.
- Perform performance evaluations on a yearly basis
- Develop and execute focused training plans to enhance individual skillsets
- Execute projects as the technical lead on time, on budget, and within scope
- Design control system networks and control panels
- Develop PLC and HMI code
- Develop controls system documentation (i.e. IO list, device list, scope of work, conduit schedules, routing tables, FAT and SAT plans)
- Perform project audits to ensure compliance with program/company standards
- Lead major project milestones meetings, including all design and development reviews
- Provide in-person/onsite technical assistance for project quotes, investigations, and installations.
- Support project planning across all phases: kickoff, requirements, design, development, testing, installation, and commissioning.
- Identify risks related to scope, budget, and timeline; proactively escalate concerns to project management.
- Maintain project labor budgets and deadlines, coordinate project schedule with stakeholders
- Typical responsibility breakdown
- Individual Project Work - 30%
- Project Technical Management - 50%
- Engineering Development - 20%
- 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:- BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
- 8+ years in industrial automation / controls integration industry.
- 3+ years managing and leading a team.
- Knowledge of standard engineering practices and procedures.
- Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within one or more languages (Rockwell, Inductive Automation, AVEVA, Schneider, etc.)
- Experience with process controls instrumentation.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
- A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
- Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
Salary Range: $120-150K
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.
