Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell Systems Integration

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering

Tigard (OR)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

401(k)/Profit Sharing

100% ESOP

Employee Assistance Program

Will Preparation Resources

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Tigard, OR is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead Rockwell/Allen Bradley integration projects. You will program PLCs, develop HMIs and SCADA, and support start-up and checkout for semiconductor and industrial clients.

The role requires 5–10 years in control systems, strong PLC/SCADA expertise, and travel up to 25%. On-site collaboration in a cleanroom/industrial setting is expected.

Qualifications

Five to ten years in control systems, ladder logic, and SCADA applications.
Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs and related hardware.
Experience with Ignition or GE Cimplicity SCADA systems is a plus.
Strong documentation and startup support capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
Assists with initial start-up and debug of integrated systems and documentation.
Works on automation projects for semiconductor, pulp and paper, and F&B clients.
Acts as technical lead guiding engineers and technicians.
Interprets diagrams and follows ISA standards; supports project checks.
Performs general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Control systems understanding

Ladder logic programming

SCADA programming

PID loop tuning

ISA standards familiarity

Travel up to 25%

Team leadership

Education

BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering

AA in Engineering Technology (or equivalent)

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC programming)

Ignition

GE Cimplicity SCADA

Python

SQL scripting

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering has a Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell Systems Integration position available in our Tigard, OR office. This position is geared towards a systems integrator with experience programming Rockwell / Allen Bradley control systems and Ignition or GE SCADA applications. This person will be responsible for systems integration project requirements involving PLC programming, HMI programming, SCADA development, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Major Responsibilities

Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation
Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductor, pulp and paper, food and beverage, etc.
Works well with others and self-directed with only general supervision.
Works in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocols/requirements
Understands piping and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets, databases and vendor manuals. Interpret and utilize appropriate ISA standards and practices.
Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer

Minimum Requirements

Education

BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

Five to ten years in areas below is preferred:

An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications
Experience with PLC programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000, Device Net, Point I/O, additional experience in GE or other PLC platforms is a plus)
Experience with VFD programming (Preferably Allen-Bradley or ABB VFDs)
Experience with Ignition or GE Cimplicity SCADA systems (Python and SQL scripting experience is a plus)
Experience with the development of sequence of operations, functional acceptance, and operational acceptance documentation
Experience with PID loop tuning (Open and Closed Loops)
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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