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Automation Controls Engineer (third shift)

E Tech Group · Albany, NY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
30+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at E Tech Group (industrial) in Albany, NY.

They ask for
30+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live controls postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$135k, from 11 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (30+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 84%
  • ✓ Automation 84%
  • AutoCAD 37%
  • Root cause 32%
  • MES 26%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 30+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at E Tech Group

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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Full description from E Tech GroupAs posted on their careers site.Show

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 Third Shift Automation Engineer 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.
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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

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