Etech Group

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Lead Automation Engineer - NorCal

Location
Vacaville, CA
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Last seen
Aug 20, 2026

About the role

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.

We are seeking an Lead Automation Engineer to contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes a combination of programming PLC and SCADA applications, defining software architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems and providing control system qualifications. This a fantastic opportunity for o verall technical responsibility and technical leadership on projects from concept through commissioning phases.

Location: Ideal candidate should be based in Bay Area/Sacramento

You will:

  • Configure several programming platforms for PLC Controls and SCADA systems
  • Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity
  • Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
  • Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
  • Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment.
  • Support scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work.
  • Work successfully in a team environment; focused strongly on customer service and continuous improvement
  • Enjoy going to local sites; Appreciate the documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields.
  • 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of educ