Senior Automation Engineer
E Tech Group
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Boston, MA · Posted June 16, 2026
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About the job
At E Tech Group , j oining 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 thr ough IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining , Warehousing & Distribution , and CP G/ 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.
The Senior Automation Engineer 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: Hybrid with local driving travel
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 who embodies our Core Values , prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
You have:
PLC Programming with Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000
Hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants, 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 Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) WinCC Unified Scada, LAB-X, and PAS-X and Aveva PI Historian.
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.
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 / Affirmative Action 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.