Senior Hardware Engineer & Automation Team Lead

Wunderlich-Malec Services, Inc.

Eden Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Services (WM) in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Hardware Engineer to lead automation projects for diverse industries. You will guide a team of engineers in defining requirements, creating specifications, and driving solutions through production.

The ideal candidate brings PLC/HMI/SCADA proficiency, strong problem solving, and a customer‑facing mindset. Leadership and travel up to 25% are expected as part of managing projects up to $1M.

Qualifications

BS in Electrical/Control Engineering or related field.
3+ years of automation controls experience.
Experience leading a team and interfacing with customers.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of automation solutions for industrial processes.
Develop control system architectures and select components.
Oversee project execution plans, budgets, and schedules up to $1M.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers/technicians.
Engage with customers to identify requirements and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Control Panel design

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics

Customer interaction

Project management

Education

BS in Electrical/Control Eng

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Modicon

Wonderware

GE iFIX

FactoryTalk View

Schneider

DeltaV

Job description

The ideal candidate brings PLC/HMI/SCADA proficiency, strong problem solving, and a customer‑facing mindset. Leadership and travel up to 25% are expected as part of managing projects up to $1M.

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