Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to join their Addison office. This role involves designing and implementing control systems to meet diverse client needs across various industries, including manufacturing and water/wastewater. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming and control system design, with the ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on innovative automation and control projects.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in controls engineering and PLC systems.
• In-depth understanding of control systems and instrumentation design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for various industries.
• Lead design reviews and provide system training to customers.

Skills

Control Systems Design

PLC Programming

Instrumentation

SCADA Software

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Modicon

Siemens

FactoryTalk

VTScada

AVEVA

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Services is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (35+ years) engineering companies in the United States - we have a Controls Engineer position available in our Addison, IL office. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
• Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control
• Lead design reviews with customers for review and approval of design documents
• Work at the customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
• Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
• The individual will work on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing production lines and water/wastewater
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians

EducationBS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Experience

Three to ten years experience in the areas below:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design, and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens) is required
• Experience with SCADA software (FactoryTalk, VTScada, AVEVA) is required
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and work with team members, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to travel up to 35%

Physical Demands of PositionSeeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working EnvironmentStandard office environment and diverse industrial environments, frequent PC usage, facsimile/copy machines, and phones.

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