Lead Engineer

E Tech Group

$90K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automation projects, ideally in Life Sciences sector.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Detail-oriented with strong technical skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (ISA S88, ISA S95, GAMP 5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11).
  • Expertise in development and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
  • Understanding of object-oriented software development methodologies and control system network topologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate on project teams for designing batch and continuous control applications.
  • Understand project scope, manage budgets, and develop schedules in alignment with project goals.
  • Proactively identify solutions and enhancements for customer satisfaction during project execution.
  • Adapt to flexible schedules and travel for on-site system design and start-up activities.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in automation for project teams.
  • Promote the success of E Tech Group and foster the professional growth of associates.

Benefits

  • 401k with matching and immediate vesting.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with prompt enrollment.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, family leave, and sick time.
  • Focus on learning and development with training opportunities to advance your career from day one.
Full Job Description
The Lead Engineer I/II role requires an individual have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently 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.

Location: Regional Southern CT / Tarrytown area travel to sites

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.
  • Act as an automation Subject Matter Expert
  • Be an ambassador that prioritizes the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the Careers of our associates.

You have:
  • Hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants, minimum of 3-5 years in industry, preferably in Life Sciences domain.
  • BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background
  • Detail oriented with strong technical aptitude and desire for learning new technologies
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls
    • ISA S88 Batch standard
    • ISA S95 Controls System Architecture standard
    • GAMP 5 & cGMP
    • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Demonstrated ability to develop 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, design, developing & maintaining databases for data collection, configuring process historians and using reporting tools to present process data to operations & management, tuning control loops, 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 rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and perform complex system testing
  • Experience working at customer sites supporting the installation & commissioning of equipment and systems.
  • A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

We are seeking Application Knowledge in:
  • PLC Programming with Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000
    • Ability to program in RLL, SFC and ST
    • Plant Pax module definition is required
  • HMI Programming using one or more of Rockwell FTView ME and SE, Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation Ignition

You may have:
  • MQTT, understanding of server architecture

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.

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