Associate Controls Engineer

Ultipro; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, an ESOP-owned engineering firm, is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer for its St. Louis office. You will design and implement PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions, develop control logic, and create wiring schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD.

The role supports projects across pharma/biotech, water/wastewater, and data centers, with emphasis on startup, testing, and documentation. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply and learn within a collaborative, client-focused

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering or BS Computer Engineering preferred.
• AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet requirements.
• Develop control logic software and user interface applications.
• Develop schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring; design equipment panels in AutoCAD.
• Assist with initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems; develop system documentation.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects for pharmaceutical/biotech, water/wastewater, data centers, etc.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

HMI programming

Control systems

Instrumentation

Education

BS in engineering (Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical/Computer)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (41+ years) engineering companies in the United States.When you become part of Wunderlich-Malec you:

• Work with Fortune 500 clients
• Rated in the top three System Integrator Giants 2022

We have an Associate Controls Engineer position available in our St. Louis office. This position is responsible for 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 system (logic software and hardware) to meet process, machine, and integrated system requirements.
• Develop control logic software and user interface applications.
• Develop schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software.
• 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 pharma/biotech, water/wastewater, data centers, etc.
• Adheres to scope, quality, schedule and budget requirements of assigned tasks
• Develops collaborative partnerships with clients and colleagues

Education

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

Experience

Soon to be graduate or new graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in Controls Engineering.

• Preference given to, but not required, candidates with an understanding of or exposure to control systems - components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications.
• Preference given to, but not required, candidates with an understanding of or exposure to instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC and/or SCADA.
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired, but not required.

Physical Demands of Position

Writing, computer work, variable travel amounts, fieldwork 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.

Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments

Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, 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.

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