Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. We have a Controls Engineer opportunity in Philadelphia, PA. This person will be delivering automation systems for Life Science and Pharmaceutical projects along with other industries in the Trenton area. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms. This person will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions. This is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Mid- or Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science or equal experience.
Greater than 5 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon
In-depth understanding of SCADA software Inductive Automation Ignition
Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, or Water Treatment
Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others.
Knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL and Python for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.
Experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team.
Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet customer requirements.
Develop a control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams and system documentation.
Program controllers (PLC) and the process visualization (HMI/SCADA).
Develop databases for archiving/displaying historical system data.
Implement/commission the control system at the client’s facility.
Design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
Act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians.
Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.