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# Principal Controls Engineer

- **Company:** E Tech Group
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $249,900.0 - $338,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Control Panels, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wonderware, Automation of Marketing, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59232993-principal-controls-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Engineering.
 * 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in automation, controls, or system integration.
 * Deep technical expertise in one or more major automation platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.).
 * Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, networking, and system architecture.
 * Demonstrated experience in delivering complex, multi-discipline integration projects.
 * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
 * Strong communication skills with ability to interact with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
 * Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed for design, testing, and commissioning - 30-40 percent domestic.
 * A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

## Description

* Participate in technical design and architecture of advanced automation, control, and system integration solutions.
 * Serve as subject matter expert (SME) across multiple platforms (Building Design, Panel Design, Instrumentation, PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Historians, Networks, and VFDs).
 * Provide hands-on engineering support for system design, programming, testing, and commissioning of automation projects.
 * Collaborate with project managers and engineering managers to define project scope, technical requirements, and resource needs.
 * Mentor and guide engineers and technical staff, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
 * Conduct design reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and industry regulations.
 * Support proposal development with technical input, risk assessments, and cost estimates.
 * Act as a technical liaison with customers, presenting solutions, clarifying requirements, and ensuring satisfaction.
 * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance integration capabilities and business competitiveness.
 * Contribute to the development and enforcement of engineering best practices and standards across the organization.
 * Be 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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