Controls Engineer & Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) / Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Tigard, OR seeks a Controls Engineer transitioning toward Project Management. You will design and implement control systems, develop logic software and HMIs, and support startup for clients in semiconductors, pulp/paper, and food & beverage industries.

You may lead projects, mentor engineers, and handle project plans, schedules, and procurement. Travel up to 25% is required to support sites and customers.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering preferred; AA may be substituted.
• 5–10 years of control systems experience across design, PLC programming, instrumentation, and commissioning.
• Experience with GE Fanuc, Rockwell/AB PLCs, and SCADA software such as Cimplicity or Wonderware.
• Familiarity with instrumentation data sheets, process descriptions, and IO/VFD selection.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to job sites and lead small-to-mid projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system hardware and software to meet machine/system requirements.
• Develop control logic software and HMI applications.
• Assist with startup, debugging, and system documentation.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers on projects; act as PM on smaller projects ($50K-$250K).
• Prepare project schedules, assign tasks, manage scope, and control costs and procurement.

Skills

Control systems

Ladder logic

SCADA programming

Instrumentation

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Education

BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering

AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

GE Fanuc (Cimplicity)

Wonderware

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Device Net

Point I/O

ABB VFDs

Allen Bradley VFDs

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering has a Controls Engineer position available in our Tigard, OR office. This position is geared towards a Controls Engineer looking to move into Project Management. 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 as well as leading and managing projects.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Major Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet machine and integrated system requirements.
• Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
• Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
• Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductor, pulp and paper, food and beverage, etc.
• May act as lead on some projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians.
• Works well with others and self-directed with only general supervision.
• Works in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocols/requirements.
• Understands piping and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets, databases and vendor manuals. Interpret and utilize appropriate ISA standards and practices.
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer.
• 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

Education

BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

Five to ten years in areas below is preferred:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications [i.e. GE Fanuc (Cimplicity), Wonderware]
• Experience with instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC [i.e. GE Fanuc PLCs (Proficy Machine Edition), Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000), Device Net, Point I/O, ABB VFDs and Allen Bradley VFDs]
• Instrumentation Experience: Should be able to specify required instrumentation for a specific project. Develop instrumentation data sheets and process functional descriptions
• Experience with the development of sequence of operations, functional acceptance, and operational acceptance documentation
• Experience with PID loop tuning (Open and Closed Loops)
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites

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, fax machines, 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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