Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
- 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history
- A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
- ENR top 500 firm at #170
The Controls and OT Engineer will interact directly with the customer and could lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions. This position requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Controls and OT Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.
Major Responsibilities- This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team. The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customer's requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client's facility. Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others to achieve the desired results is preferred. Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is required
- For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. The Controls Engineer will design, document, and implement a variety of fiber, wired, and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
- The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects
Minimum RequirementsEducation A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
Required Experience 6+ years with capabilities in the below areas:
- In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as ICONICS Genesis64, Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and Siemens
- Various 3rd party web-based data integrations for monitoring and troubleshooting aid
- Develop work processes to automate template and instance development within the System Platform
- Provide technical leadership on design standards around graphics, alarming, and scale-up
- SQL, .NET, Power BI, Grafana, and APIs
- Understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon
- In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar
- Experience in industries such as Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas, and/or Material and Grain Handling
- Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references desired
- Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
- Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions a plus
- Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
- Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Environment Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, phones.
Our People- Empowered Employee-Owners - As owners of Wunderlich-Malec, we are invested in its success. We hire top talent and empower them to take initiative, drive innovation, and deliver impactful solutions
- Motivated & Rewarded - We invest in continuing education and offer world-class benefits, ensuring our employee-owners stay motivated, fulfilled, and future-ready
- Positive & Committed - Our experts bring long-term dedication and a positive, can-do attitude to every project
- Industry-Smart - Recognized leaders in their fields, our employee-owners stay sharp through ongoing training and deep knowledge of evolving industry trends
*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 - $150,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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