Controls Engineer

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. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR Top 500 Firm

We have a Controls Engineer opportunity in our Pleasanton, CA office. This person designs, develops, and implements control systems, including logic software and hardware, to meet process and system requirements. The role involves preparing schematics, leading design reviews, performing system startups, and creating comprehensive project documentation. Working across industries such as manufacturing and data center automation, the Controls Engineer will act as a technical lead, guide junior staff, and collaborate on best practices. With a focus on quality and efficiency, the Controls Engineer manages multiple projects, addresses technical challenges, and ensures seamless system integration. Strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are key to success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in "other related duties as assigned":

• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet process and system requirements
• Prepare detailed schematics and equipment panel layouts using AutoCAD
• Develop and finalize control system documentation, including Sequence of Operation documents and system training materials for customers
• Lead design reviews with customers for review and approval of design documents
• Perform system checkout and start-up at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration and operation
• Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
• Execute automation and control system integration projects across industries, including manufacturing and data center automation
• Act as technical lead on projects providing guidance to junior engineers and technicians
• Collaborate on standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Lead design reviews, develop project documentation, and address potential roadblocks to ensure efficient task completion
• Collaborate on standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria to maintain best practices and quality standards
• Independently manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects
• Prepare project charters, execution plans, and reports, including status, earned value, and risk management
• Routinely tests own work or work of associate engineers in area of technical expertise
• Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and interact effectively with customers and co-workers
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently within high-pressure environments

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineer is preferred
• Preferred experience with instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC (i.e. Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon, or Siemens) and/or SCADA required
• 2-8 years experience preferred
• An AA in Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience, may be substituted

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Office Work:
  
  
  
  • Office desk/cubicle environment
  • Extensive computer use
  • Occasional Control Panel powered checkouts in panel shops or customer site
  
  
  
  
• Site Work:
  
  
  
  • Up to 25% travel to industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Comply with all Company safety guidelines and requirements for site work
  
  
  
  
• On-Site working conditions may include:
  
  
  
  • Work around construction equipment and personnel
  • Work around production equipment and personnel
  • Work in hot or cold areas
  • Work in noisy areas
  • Work up and down stairs, indoors and outdoors
  • Electrical/Instrumentation Device Checkout and Troubleshooting. Includes voltage testing, equipment troubleshooting on a ladder, and light electrical assembly - signal wiring in control panels/instruments
  • Working and interfacing with operations, maintenance, engineering, equipment supply, and construction personnel
  
  
  
  

Typical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: Safety Glasses, Steel Toed shoes, hearing protection, and electrical safety PPE. Employees must comply with customer specific requirements and PPE.

Work may include working weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and commissioning requirements.

Our People

• Empowered Individuals - Employee owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions
• Rewarded & Motivated - Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
• Positive Attitudes - Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project
• Knowledgeable - Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D * Long Term Disability * Voluntary Short Term Disability * Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Referral Bonus Program * 401(k)/Profit Sharing * 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) * Employee Assistance Program * Will Preparation Resources * Worldwide Travel Assistance

The expected salary range is $85,000 - $135,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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