WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc

Controls Engineer

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in control systems design and PLC programming
  • Proficient with AutoCAD for equipment panel layouts
  • In-depth knowledge of Allen Bradley, Schneider Modicon, Siemens, and GE-IP PLCs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% for site work

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement control systems to meet project requirements
  • Create schematics and design panel layouts using AutoCAD
  • Draft a Sequence of Operation document for customer approval
  • Conduct on-site system checkout and start-up support
  • Develop final documentation and provide system training to clients
  • Lead automation and control integration projects across various industries
  • Act as a technical lead and project manager for projects ranging from $50K to $250K

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term and voluntary short-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing and ESOP
  • Employee assistance programs and resources for will preparation
  • Worldwide travel assistance
Full Job Description
We have a Controls Engineer position in Richmond, VA. 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.

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 smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. 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 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Experience Three to five years' experience in areas below:
  • An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schnieder Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP) required. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
  • Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

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, 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.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance

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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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