Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Boise, ID

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering's Boise, Idaho group is hiring a Controls Engineer to support controls engineering projects involving PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming; electrical and instrumentation work; checkout support; and start-up assistance. The company provides systems integration and engineering solutions across diverse technologies and client needs. The role designs, develops, and implements control systems, including logic software and hardware, for process, machine, and integrated-system requirements. It also involves developing control logic and user interface applications and assisting with system start-up, debugging, commissioning, and documentation. Projects may serve semiconductor fabrication facilities, data centers, oil and gas distribution, and other industries. The engineer is expected to meet the scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements of assigned tasks and to build collaborative partnerships with clients and colleagues. The position involves office and industrial-site work, frequent computer use, phones, and multimeters, as well as variable travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience.
A BS in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Technology is preferred; an AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent may be substituted with equivalent experience.
Experience with electrical circuit documentation and wiring is required.
The position involves writing and computer work; seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, and hand dexterity; driving; lifting, climbing, mounting and dismounting equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in or exposure to the listed control-systems areas is preferred.
In-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder-logic programming, SCADA programming, and applications such as Ignition, AVEVA InTouch, or Rockwell FactoryTalk.
Experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLCs such as Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon, or Siemens.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement control systems, including logic software and hardware, to meet process, machine, and integrated-system requirements.
Develop control logic software and user-interface applications.
Assist with start-up, debugging, and commissioning of integrated systems, and develop system documentation.
Work on automation and control-system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductor fabrication, data centers, and oil and gas distribution.
Adhere to the scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements of assigned tasks.
Develop collaborative partnerships with clients and colleagues.