Associate Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Malta, NY invites new graduates to join as an Associate Controls Engineer. The role focuses on instrumentation and controls during commissioning in diverse industrial environments, with initial field work and potential for more office-based tasks.

A valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50% are required. We are a 100% ESOP-owned, employee-centered organization with a rich history in engineering, offering exposure to PLCs, SCADA, and control

Qualifications

• AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• New graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in Controls Engineering.
• Preference given to candidates with understanding of control systems, PLC and SCADA applications.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning activities for instrumentation, valves, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networking.
• Report commissioning status per standard practices.
• Quality assurance and QC of installation by others per standard practices.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, valves and panel wiring.
• Perform field audits to inform system designs in existing facilities.
• Develop basic to intermediate computer skills; on-the-job training provided.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients (food/beverage, semiconductor).
• Must have valid driver's license and travel up to 50% to job sites.
• Handle general admin tasks; maintain situational awareness and safety.

Skills

Ladder Logic

SCADA Programming

Instrumentation Knowledge

Field Troubleshooting

Education

AA in Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec (WM) Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. As an Intern at WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned company with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• An ENR top 500 firm

We have an Associate Controls Engineer opportunity in Malta, NY. This position is responsible for the controls engineering associated to the implementation and commissioning of the instrumentation and controls, in industrial environments. Initially starting with work in the field to familiarize the new hire with our standard business practices with the potential to develop into more office related work.

Major Responsibilities

• Commissioning activities associated with instrumentation, valves, PLCs, SCADA and industrial networking.
• Reporting of Commissioning status via standard business unit practices.
• Quality assurance and quality control of installation by others based on standard business unit practices.
• Troubleshooting of the instrumentation, valves and panel wiring.
• Field audits to be used for designs of new systems in existing buildings.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, on-the-job training will be provided.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as food and beverage or semiconductor.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 50% to job sites.
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer.
• Situational awareness and dedication to safe work practices.

Education

AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Experience

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

Physical Demands of Position

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, copy machines, phones.

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

Salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.