Associate Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned engineering company as an Associate Controls Engineer, where you will play a key role in developing control systems for various industries including water/wastewater and automotive. You will work alongside experienced professionals to deliver innovative and effective solutions that meet client needs. This position provides a supportive environment to grow your skills in controls engineering and automation, backed by a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Qualifications

• New graduate to four years' experience in control systems applications is preferred.
• Experience with PLCs such as Rockwell and GE is a plus.
• Understanding of user interface applications and system documentation is desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Control systems

Ladder logic programming

SCADA programming

Instrumentation

Electrical circuit documentation

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Computer Engineering

BS Engineering Technology

AA in Engineering Technology

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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