JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms.
• The Mid- or Senior Controls Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions.
• This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.
• The Mid- or Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

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/Delta V), 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 required.
• Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL and Python for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.
• For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred.
• The Controls Engineer would design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• This position oftentimes requires the following project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings.
• Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $1M.
• This position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project.
• The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently.
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science or equal experience.
• Greater than 5 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
• In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.
• Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
• In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
• In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC, and TI Portal.
• Understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar.
• Understanding of Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
• Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, and Water Treatment.
• Experience in the design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
• Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.

TRAVEL:

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

• Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling.

MUST HAVE:

Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, and Water Treatment

Emerson DeltaV platform

PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions

Standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL

PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.

HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC, and TI Portal.

Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems

Ability to design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

NICE TO HAVE:

Ability to design electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references.

Python for the development of HMI/SCADA systems

AutoCAD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Travel: – Ability to travel up to 25%.

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, and phones.

Wunderlich-Malec Services (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 will become part of a company that is:

100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history

A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant