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Automation Controls Engineer (third shift)

E Tech Group

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Saratoga Springs, NY · Posted May 7, 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 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 a Project Engineer (Controls/Automation focus) to work within a project team to develop, program, and commission Rockwell PLCs and HMI software.

You Will:

Automate engineering design, programming, and testing for configuration of Rockwell PLCs and HMI software

Independently provide project support activities such as detailed design, design review, implementation, program changes, testing/debug, and troubleshooting

Work Schedule is 3rd shift (Midnight to 10AM), but you can transfer to another shift after 24 months

Work Week consists of four days on and 3 days off (4 10s). One of the days will fall on a weekend

Serve as 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:

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

Minimum of 2 years of automation experience using Rockwell PLCs and HMI software

Experience in the Life Science Industry a plus

Knowledge of process and utility equipment used in a biotech facility a plus

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 personal/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

Salary range: 75,000 - 100,000

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.