Senior Controls Engineer — Hybrid Automation Leader

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid PTO/Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects from concept to commissioning. You will design control systems, develop architecture, and program PLC/HMI with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role offers hybrid collaboration, travel up to 25%, and opportunities to mentor engineers while working with Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing sectors. Competitive salary and ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering including PLC programming.
• Experience with RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal.
• Familiarity with Ignition, Rockwell PlantPAx, S88/MES/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in electrical schematics and control panel design.
• AutoCAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to commissioning and coordinate with clients and internal teams.
• Design and implement control systems using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms.
• Develop control system architecture and select components; create schematics and databases.
• Program controllers (Ladder, SFC, Structured Text) and visualization systems (HMI/SCADA).
• Mentor junior staff and manage project execution plans, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

PLC programming

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal

Ignition

S88/recipes/MES/ERP

Electrical schematics

AutoCAD

Leadership & mentorship

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or CS

Tools

Ignition

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Rockwell PlantPAx

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation projects from concept to commissioning. You will design control systems, develop architecture, and program PLC/HMI with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role offers hybrid collaboration, travel up to 25%, and opportunities to mentor engineers while working with Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing sectors. Competitive salary and ESOP benefits.