Associate Controls Engineer

Davita Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering seeks an Associate Controls Engineer to join their Environment team. This role involves supporting PLC/SCADA programming projects for water/wastewater and industrial environments. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering and a strong understanding of control systems and programming. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and a comprehensive employee-owner package.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• New graduate to four years' experience in control systems and PLC/SCADA.
• In-depth understanding of control systems and components.
• Experience with documentation and wiring is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for various industries.
• Assist with start-up and debugging of integrated systems.
• Develop control logic and user interface applications.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Electrical circuit documentation

Instrumentation design

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Computer Engineering

BS Engineering Technology

AA in Engineering Technology

Tools

Trihedral VTScada

AVEVA InTouch

Ignition

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Rockwell Automation

GE

Modicon

Siemens

Job description

Description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is 100% employee-owned 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 40+ years of industry history.

This position will be part of Wunderlich-Malec's Environment team. This team is committed to overcoming the unique challenges of both public and industrial water/wastewater environments. Our experienced staff has a vast expertise in diverse technologies, enabling us to offer creative solutions that meet our client's specific needs. With skilled professionals deployed throughout the US we proudly stand as an industry leader amongst national systems integrators & solution providers.

The Associate Controls Engineer will support controls engineering projects involving PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, electrical and instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet process, machine, and integrated system requirements


• Develop control logic software and user interface applications


• Assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation


• Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as water/wastewater, automotive, data centers, etc.


• Adheres to scope, quality, schedule and budget requirements of assigned tasks


• Develops collaborative partnerships with clients and colleagues

Minimum Requirements

Education

BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, or BS Engineering Technology is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

New graduate to four years' experience; 1-2 years of experience in or exposure to areas below is preferred:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications (i.e. Trihedral VTScada, AVEVA InTouch, Ignition, or Rockwell FactoryTalk.)


• Experience with instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC (i.e. Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon, or Siemens) preferred.


• Experience with electrical circuit documentation and wiring is required.

Physical Demands of Position

Writing, computer work, variable travel up to 25%, field work in industrial settings, 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, fax machines, copy machines, phones.

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

The expected salary rate is $68,000 - $78,000 per year depending on qualifications, plus a discretionary bonus.

Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performance

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