Associate Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

HSA or FSA

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) / Profit Sharing

ESOP

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering Columbia, MD seeks an Associate Controls Engineer to support PLC and HMI/SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation specification, and commissioning assistance.

You will work with engineers on project execution, develop system designs, and assist in testing, documentation, and customer communications. Travel up to 35% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree in engineering or related discipline; experience may substitute.
• 0–2 years of directly related experience in process control and manufacturing or information services is preferred.
• Experience in an engineering design/implementation team, in-office and remote work environments.
• Strong communication skills with clients and project leadership.
• Familiarity with GMP/docs and collaboration tools like SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform controls engineering design, development, and implementation including software (DCS/PLC, HMI) and hardware integration.
• Program Ladder logic, scripted control languages, HTML, graphics, instrumentation and device configurations.
• Support factory/site acceptance testing and user training.
• Read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, SLDs, wiring schedules, and data sheets.
• Develop methodologies and templates to streamline project execution.
• Create work plans and manage project scope and costs.
• Coordinate with customers during implementation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Reading drawings

Education

BA/BS in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Rockwell RSView FactoryTalk

Siemens PLC/TIA Portal

SharePoint

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering Columbia, MD engineering group has an Associate Controls Engineer position available. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, HMI/SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation specification, check‑out support and commissioning assistance.

Major Responsibilities

Project execution; task identification, prioritization, and scheduling; early problem identification and conflict resolution; hardware/software requisition; programming and system development; supporting other engineers in group and attending project status meetings. Responsibilities also include:

• Perform controls engineering design, development, and implementation including software (DCS/PLC, HMI, etc.), hardware (systems integration, instrumentation callout, panel layout, and construction), and systems design (integration of the various components on any given project)
• Programming Control Ladder logic, scripted control languages, HTML, graphics construction, instrumentation, various control device configurations, database configuration, and intuitive ability to program an otherwise difficult device
• Support factory/site acceptance testing, user acceptance testing, and user training
• Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings, and specifications issued for the performance of the control system commissioning. Typical documents may include PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation and control data sheets, I/O lists, etc.
• Accumulates and/or generates methodology, lessons learned, templates, efficiency tools, etc. to streamline project execution
• Develop individual work plans to meet overall project deadlines
• Ensures understanding of their assigned project scope to meet the overall W-M engineering responsibilities
• Evaluates progress on project(s) and details changes
• Assist in the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope
• Can serve as a W-M engineering interface with the customer during the implementation phase of the project
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes, etc. as they apply to their scope of project work
• Technical writing including project definition and requirements, clearly delineated status reporting, process control sequence of operations, standard practices and procedures, scope of supply, requests for information, customer correspondence, and code commenting

Education

BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Chemical, Controls, or Computer Engineering degree preferred). A technical degree and equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

• 0 - 2 years of directly related experience in process control and manufacturing or information services is preferred
• Experience working within an Engineering design/implementation team, both in-office environments and remote work environments
• Professional client relation skills are required. Will often be working directly with client Engineering and Production staff
• Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with clients and project leadership
• GMP and documentation practice. Experience (or strong desire to learn) in using collaboration tools (such as SharePoint) for project execution methodology
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). SharePoint experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 35%. Travel is project-specific

Strongly-Preferred Job Needs

Process

We are looking for engineers with diverse industry experience that includes two or more of the following:

• Life Sciences/Pharma
• Food & Beverage
• Oil and Gas
• Water/Wastewater
• Chemicals
• Discrete Manufacturing
• Power Generation Facilities
• Building Automation/Management Systems (BAS/BMS)

Experience

• Rockwell RSView Factory Talk system development
• Siemens PLC/OIT development in TIA portal
• Checkout, testing, start-up, and commissioning
• Additional PCL/DCS experience is a plus
• MES experience is a plus
• Computer System Validation in a GMP environment

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, ability to travel distances, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, and construction trailer environment. Frequent PC usage in the office and fieldwork.

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.

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

Salary Range and Benefits Summary

The expected salary range is $75,000 - $85,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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