Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/DCS, Motion & Safety

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

HSA & dependent care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a controls engineer to lead electrical/controls design on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include design from scratch, panel design, power calculations, risk assessment, and programming of control systems with a focus on safety and reliability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience, with proficiency in ladder logic, AutoCAD, and PLC/HMI/SCADA environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with direct relevance to controls.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical/controls engineering on complex projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD and system design from scratch.
• Knowledge of safety standards and control system components.
• Proficiency in ladder logic and at least one industrial PLC family.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical/control/system components from concept to implementation.
• Develop and modify control software, including ladder logic and PLC code.
• Interface with engineers, designers, and contractors across projects.
• Lead system integration, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and client specs.

Skills

Control system design

Ladder logic

SIL/PL knowledge

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Control software development

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a controls engineer to lead electrical/controls design on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include design from scratch, panel design, power calculations, risk assessment, and programming of control systems with a focus on safety and reliability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience, with proficiency in ladder logic, AutoCAD, and PLC/HMI/SCADA environments.