Controls Engineer & Project Lead – PLC/Automation

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems and related hardware.

The role includes PLC programming, instrumentation, wiring schematics, and leading design reviews, with on-site start-up and training for customers.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, 3–5 years of experience, and ability to travel up to 50%, with strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in control systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC programming and control system design.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
• Develop 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

Skills

Control systems

Project leadership

Instrumentation

Communication

Travel up to 50%

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Schneider Modicon

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems and related hardware.

The role includes PLC programming, instrumentation, wiring schematics, and leading design reviews, with on-site start-up and training for customers.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, 3–5 years of experience, and ability to travel up to 50%, with strong teamwork and communication.