[Hiring] Engineering Manager @E Tech Group

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $120-150K

Benefits

• 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.