Senior Controls Engineer

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 with 40+ years of industry historyENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firmRated as a top System Integrator GiantWe have a Senior Controls Engineer position in our Addison, TX office. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCSDelta V platforms. This person will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementingtestingcommissioningqualifying 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.Major ResponsibilitiesThis 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, DCSDelta V), programming the process visualization (HMISCADA), developing databases for archivingdisplaying historical system data and implementingcommissioning 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 HMISCADA systems is preferredFor 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 (EthernetIP, 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 managementresolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $10M. This position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the projectThe 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 projectsMinimum RequirementsEducationBachelor of Science degree in ElectricalControl Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science or equal experience.ExperienceGreater than 8 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platformExperience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversionsIn-depth understanding of PLC hardwaresoftware platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and ModiconIn-depth understanding of HMISCADA hardwaresoftware 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 PortalUnderstanding of DCS hardwaresoftware platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similarProject Management experience with a PMP certification a plusUnderstanding of BatchRecipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.Experience in industries such as Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturingExperience in the design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references desiredExperience with AutoCAD is also desiredExperience leading a team of engineerstechnicians to provide control system solutionsExperience mentoring less experienced engineersProfessional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a managerAbility to travel up to 25%Physical Demands of PositionSeeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mountdismount equipment, pushing and pulling.Working EnvironmentStandard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimilecopy machines, and 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.#LI-DW1#LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-03-03