Controls Engineer & Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineer for their Tigard, OR office. This role involves controls engineering project responsibilities including system design, PLC programming, and project management duties for automation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) with profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience preferred.
• Experience with control systems and component design.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements control systems for projects.
• Assists with start-up and debugging of integrated systems.
• Manages projects with budgets ranging from $50K to $250K.

Skills

Control systems understanding

Ladder logic programming

SCADA programming

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Education

BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering

AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

GE Fanuc PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

ABB VFDs

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.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.