WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc

Controls Engineer

WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
  • 3-8 years of experience in control systems and PLC programming
  • Proficiency in SCADA systems like Rockwell and Inductive Automation
  • Experience with DeltaV, AutoCAD, and industrial automation technologies
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and team members
  • Willingness to travel up to 35% for project needs

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement control systems to meet project requirements
  • Create detailed schematics and equipment panel layouts using AutoCAD
  • Develop Sequence of Operation documents to outline control strategies
  • Conduct system checkout and startup assistance at customer sites
  • Produce final record documentation and provide customer training
  • Lead project teams and guide junior engineers and technicians
  • Manage projects up to $500k, including planning, scheduling, and budget oversight

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work across various industries including manufacturing and data centers
  • Exposure to large-scale automation projects
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
  • Hybrid working environment options
  • Engagement with cutting-edge control technologies
Full Job Description
We have a Controls Engineer opportunity in our Austin, TX location. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance.

Major Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
  • Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
  • Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
  • Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
  • Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
  • Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
  • Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians
  • Will act as Project Manager on projects up to $500k. This includes but not limited to:
    • Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
    • Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
    • Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
    • Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
    • Evaluates progress on project and details changes
    • Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
    • Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Minimum Requirements

Education BS in Engineering Required (Electrical Engineering is preferred).

Experience

Three to Eight years experience in areas below preferred:
  • An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design SCADA (ie. Rockwell, Inductive Automation, AVEVA Wonderware) and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Siemens) required. Experience with DeltaV, AutoCAD, Fanuc, Keyence/Cognex Vision Systems are also desired.
  • Experience in Semiconductor, Battery EV / EV, or Data Center automation preferred.
  • Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients.
  • Ability to travel up to 35%.

Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, facsimile/copy machines, phones.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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About WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc is an engineering and construction company that provides services to various industries, including energy, water, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc offers a wide range of services, including design, construction, and maintenance. The company has several offices across the United States and has completed projects in various countries.
Learn more about WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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