Senior Controls Engineer – Lead Projects & Commissioning

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

PTO

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Calabasas, CA seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, and commission control systems for customer projects. You will select hardware, develop PLC/HMI software, and create schematics and wiring docs, ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Expect to integrate sensors and networking, troubleshoot SCADA/HMI/PLC issues, and support customers during startup. Travel up to 25% may be required, with leadership duties on select projects.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• 5–15 years experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with PLC design/programming and SCADA/HMI development software.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements control systems to meet requirements and customer specs.
• Develops control logic software and UI applications for PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
• Creates PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, cable/conduit schedules, data sheets, and I/O lists.
• Develops electrical schematics and panel layouts for control cabinets and automation systems.
• Integrates sensors, actuators, motor drives, and instrumentation; sets up industrial networking protocols.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues in SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems; provides client support during startup and maintenance.
• Understands deployment of automation in IT-based environments including virtualization and cybersecurity.
• Performs commissioning/start-up and documents work; interfaces with customers during implementation.
• May lead some projects and guide junior engineers.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and codes; manages travel up to 25%.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AVEVA

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Ignition Perspective/Vision

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Calabasas, CA seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, and commission control systems for customer projects. You will select hardware, develop PLC/HMI software, and create schematics and wiring docs, ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Expect to integrate sensors and networking, troubleshoot SCADA/HMI/PLC issues, and support customers during startup. Travel up to 25% may be required, with leadership duties on select projects.