Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Irvine, CA

7d•$110,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join their Irvine, CA office. This is a leadership role where the engineer will design and implement innovative automation solutions for industries such as Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing. The role involves leading projects from concept to commissioning, working with clients and internal teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in controls engineering.
Rslogix 500, Studio 5000 PLC programming.
Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming.
Rockwell Automation platforms (FactoryTalk, PlantPAX).
Inductive Automation Ignition.
S88 Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, ERP systems.
Electrical schematics and control panel design.
AutoCAD proficiency.
Proven ability to lead teams and mentor engineers.
Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Professional references from a manager, peer, and subordinate.

Nice To Haves

Ignition and PlantPAx experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and implement control systems using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms.
Develop control system architecture, select components, and create detailed schematics.
Program controllers (Ladder, SFC, Structured Text) and visualization systems (HMI/SCADA).
Build databases for historical data archiving and display.
Utilize programming languages like VBA, .NET, SQL, and Python for advanced HMI/SCADA development.
Design and implement fiber, wired, and wireless networks using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, IT/OT).
Lead engineering teams and mentor junior staff.
Manage project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and reporting.
Oversee daily operations of projects up to $1M and ensure profitability.
Act as technical lead and occasionally serve as Project Manager.