Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Clarksville, AR is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support control systems for complex process and manufacturing applications.

You will lead electrical and instrumentation interfaces, develop PLC logic, and perform site checkouts with customers. The role covers panel design, AutoCAD schematics, and start-up assistance, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and manage smaller projects up to 250K.

Qualifications

• Experience with control systems, components and logic programming.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP).
• Ability to travel up to 50% or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements control system to meet process requirements.
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring; panels on AutoCAD.
• Lead design reviews with customer for approval of design documents.
• Work at customer site to perform system checkout and start-up.
• Develop final documentation and provide system training.
• Act as technical lead and project manager on smaller projects ($50K-$250K).

Skills

Control systems knowledge

Project leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP 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 over 40 years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• An ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 Firm

We have a Controls Engineer position available in Clarksville, AR. 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

• Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
• Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
• Work at 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
• Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians
• Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but not limited to:
  • Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
  • Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
  • Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
  • Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
  • Evaluates progress on project and details changes
  • Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
  • Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Minimum Requirements

EducationBS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

ExperienceThree to five years’ experience in areas below preferred:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schnieder Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP) required. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
• Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients
• Ability to travel up to 50% or relocate

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 EnvironmentStandard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments,Frequent PC usage, 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.

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

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