Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Discretionary bonus

Continuing education

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems, panels, and PLC logic for multiple industries. You will lead on projects from concept through startup, including site checkout and customer training.

The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (or related), 3–10 years of experience, and the ability to travel up to 30%. AutoCAD, Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV, and SCADA experience are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; Electrical preferred.
• 3–10 years of experience in control systems, instrumentation, and design.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and work on-site at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to meet process requirements.
• Create schematics detailing control configurations and wiring; design panel layouts in AutoCAD.
• Develop operation sequences and lead design reviews with customers.
• On-site checkout and startup of integrated control systems at customer sites.
• Prepare final documentation and provide customer training.
• Lead automation and control projects for diverse clients and act as technical lead on engagements.
• Manage smaller projects (USD 50k–250k): planning, scheduling, cost estimates, and subcontractor oversight.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Instrumentation

SCADA

Interpersonal skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DeltaV

Rockwell/Allen Bradley

Siemens

AVEVA Wonderware

Fanuc

Keyence/Cognex Vision Systems

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
• ENR top 500 firm at #170

We have a Controls Engineer position available in Eden Prairie. This person will be 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

Education

BS In Engineering Required (Electrical Engineering Is Preferred).

Experience

Three to Ten years of experience in the areas below preferred:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation, and controls design SCADA (ie. Rockwell, Inductive Automation, AVEVA Wonderware) and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Siemens) required. Experience with DeltaV, AutoCAD, Fanuc, Keyence/Cognex Vision Systems are also desired
• Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with team members, subcontractors, and clients
• Ability to travel up to 30%

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, facsimile/copy machines, phones.

Our People

• Empowered Employee-Owners – As owners of Wunderlich-Malec, we are invested in its success. We hire top talent and empower them to take initiative, drive innovation, and deliver impactful solutions
• Motivated & Rewarded – We invest in continuing education and offer world-class benefits, ensuring our employee-owners stay motivated, fulfilled, and future-ready
• Positive & Committed – Our experts bring long-term dedication and a positive, can-do attitude to every project
• Industry-Smart – Recognized leaders in their fields, our employee-owners stay sharp through ongoing training and deep knowledge of evolving industry trends

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

The expected salary range is $80,000 - $150,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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