Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Controls Engineer, where you will lead the design and implementation of innovative automation solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to develop control system architectures and manage projects up to $10M. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and work on diverse projects across industries such as Semiconductor and Life Sciences. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automation solutions and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms.
• Experience in project management and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards.
• Manage projects, budgets, and schedules for profitability.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor for engineers.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

SCADA Systems

DCS/Delta V Platforms

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Electrical Schematics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Control Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk

Aveva

Ignition

GE iFIX

Siemens WinCC

Job description

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 Senior Controls Engineer position in our Addison, TX office. This role requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms. The candidate will interact directly with customers and lead a team of engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and executing testing, commissioning, and qualification of automation solutions.

This leadership role demands strong problem-solving skills, people skills, business efficiency aptitude, and a focus on creating partnerships. Success is demonstrated by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Major Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards, either independently or as a team leader. Develop control system architectures, select components, detail schematics and documentation, program controllers (PLC, DCS/Delta V), develop HMI/SCADA interfaces, and implement/commission systems at client sites. Knowledge of programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, VBA, .NET, SQL, and Python is required or preferred.
• Design, detail, and implement industrial networking systems using protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus, including fiber, wired, and wireless connections.
• Manage projects by developing execution plans, budgets, schedules, and overseeing daily operations, ensuring project profitability up to $10M. Responsibilities include conflict resolution, leading teams, and reporting.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor for engineers and technicians. May serve as Project Manager on smaller projects.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Over 8 years preferred, with expertise in:

• Emerson DeltaV platform
• PLC platforms such as ControlLogix, PLC-5, Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon
• HMI/SCADA platforms like FactoryTalk, Aveva, Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens WinCC
• DCS platforms such as DeltaV
• Project management, PMP certification is a plus
• Knowledge of Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, ERP systems
• Experience in industries like Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food & Beverage, Water Treatment, Manufacturing
• Electrical schematics and control panel design experience, AutoCAD skills preferred
• Leadership and mentoring experience, with professional references from subordinates, peers, and managers
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Includes visual, auditory, speech, dexterity, driving, lifting, and equipment handling. Work environments vary from office to industrial sites, with frequent computer use. Job descriptions are not exhaustive.

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