Controls Engineer & Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

Tigard (OR)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Tigard, OR is seeking a Controls Engineer advancing toward Project Management.

You will design, implement, and troubleshoot control systems, including PLCs, instrumentation, and HMI interfaces, while guiding project teams. The role involves leading projects from $50K to $250K, coordinating schedules, budgets, and procurement, and supporting startup activities across diverse industries including semiconductor and manufacturing.

Qualifications

Five to ten years in control systems, ladder logic, SCADA and applications

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement control systems to meet machine and system requirements.
Develop control logic software and user interfaces.
Support start-up and debugging of integrated systems; develop system documentation.
Lead automation & control system integration projects for clients in various industries.
Act as project lead on some projects and mentor junior engineers.
Possess knowledge of ISA standards and semiconductor protocols when applicable.

Skills

Control Systems

Ladder Logic

SCADA

Instrumentation

PLC

PID Tuning

AutoCAD

Travel

Driver's License

Education

BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering

AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

GE Fanuc PLCs (Proficy Machine Edition)

Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000)

Device Net / Point I/O

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 with 40+ years of industry history
ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have 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