SCADA Controls Engineer — Lead, Hybrid, ESOP

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Irvine, CA seeks a leader to design and implement automation and control systems across industries including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing. You will lead engineering teams, mentor juniors, and coordinate cross-functional projects with ERP integrations.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering, experience with Rockwell and Ignition, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work in Irvine with travel to client sites up to 35% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or CS.
• 5+ years in controls engineering.
• Experience with Rockwell, Ignition, SQL, MES/ERP
• Python scripting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor engineers.
• Design and implement SCADA/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Develop system architecture, select components, and integration with ERP.
• Oversee project execution plans and reporting.
• Travel up to 35% to client sites in the US.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation (FactoryTalk/PlantPAx)

Inductive Automation Ignition

SQL Server

S88 Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, ERP

Python scripting

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Irvine, CA seeks a leader to design and implement automation and control systems across industries including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing. You will lead engineering teams, mentor juniors, and coordinate cross-functional projects with ERP integrations.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering, experience with Rockwell and Ignition, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work in Irvine with travel to client sites up to 35% is expected.