Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell Systems Integration

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Tigard, OR

3d•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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Python and SQL scripting experience is a plus.
additional experience in GE or other PLC platforms is a plus.

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.