Program Engineering Manager

At E Tech Group, joining 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 through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/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 Program Engineering Manager to be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the delivery of Mission Critical programs. This role combines technical leadership, program management, and customer engagement to ensure successful execution of automation, controls, and integration projects. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality while driving innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence across the team.

You will:

• Lead engineering teams in the design, development, test, and deployment of automation and control systems.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of engineering associates, typically managing 3-6 direct reports, including managers and their respective teams, in addition to leading project engineering assignments.
• Manage the full program lifecycle, including requirements definition, system architecture, detailed design, testing, commissioning, and customer handover.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and company objectives.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and career development for engineering staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, and sales teams to define project scope, resource planning, and delivery schedules.
• Act as primary engineering point of contact with customers, ensuring technical clarity, effective communication, and long-term relationship building.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Support proposal development by providing technical input, estimates, and risk assessment.
• Monitor program performance, mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tools, processes, and technologies.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in automation, controls, or system integration engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of managing complex multi-million-dollar integration programs.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.) and system integration best practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.
• 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 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. E Tech Group is an Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.