WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc

Controls Engineer

WunderlichMalec Engineering Inc$85K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • 3-10 years of experience in control systems and PLC programming.
  • Knowledge of SCADA and instrumentation systems; familiarity with Rockwell and Inductive Automation.
  • Experience in Semiconductor, Battery EV, or Data Center automation is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; effective communication with teams and clients.
  • Willingness to travel up to 35% for project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement control systems to meet specific process requirements.
  • Create schematics and AutoCAD panel layouts for control systems.
  • Lead design reviews and develop sequence of operation documentation.
  • Conduct system checkouts and provide start-up assistance on-site.
  • Prepare final documentation and provide customer training post-project.
  • Serve as the technical lead guiding lower-level engineers and technicians.
  • Manage smaller projects, overseeing planning, execution, and team assignments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance options including basic and supplemental.
  • Long-term and short-term disability options.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and referral bonus program.
  • 401(k) with profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan.
Full Job Description
We have a Controls Engineer position available in Auburn, CA. This person will be 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 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 Engineering Required (Electrical Engineering is preferred).

Experience Three to Ten years of experience in the 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 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.

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

Salary Range The expected Salary range is $85,000 - $125,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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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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