We have a Controls Engineering position available in our Wilmington, MA office. This person will support controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, database management, control panel design, instrumentation specification, engineering documentation support, check-out support and commissioning assistance.
Major Responsibilities
This position requires the Controls Engineer to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our client’s requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data, and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client’s facility. Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others to achieve the desired results is required. Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.
For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. The Controls Engineer may design, detail and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.).
The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Will act as a technical contributor on projects both as part of a collaborative team and independent contributor based on the size/scope of the project. May act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.
Job Requirements
Education A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
Experience 5+ years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
- An in-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation
- An in-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition
- In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platform such as Emerson DeltaV
- Working knowledge of field instruments used in process control systems
- Familiar with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and applicable NEC standards
- Proficient in automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP
- Strong leadership and client relation skills
- Familiar with S88 Batch
- Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
- Familiar with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation
- Familiar with databases such as SQL
- Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Conditions Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones.
*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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience with controls engineering, PLC, HMI/SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and automation systems
- In-depth understanding of PLC hardware and software platforms such as Rockwell Automation
- In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA platforms such as Rockwell Automation and Inductive Automation Ignition
- In-depth understanding of DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV
- Working knowledge of field instruments used in process control systems
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and applicable NEC standards
- Proficiency with automation protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, and Modbus TCP/IP
- Strong leadership and client relationship skills
- Familiarity with S88 Batch
- Familiarity with life-sciences regulations and standards including cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, SDLC, validation, and related requirements
- Familiarity with SQL databases
- Professional references, preferably one from a peer and one from a manager
- Ability to travel up to 25%
What We Do
Wunderlich-Malec has been providing customers with engineering, system integration and fabrication solutions for more than 35 years. With offices throughout the US and nearly 430 professionals on our staff, we are one of the largest and most well established engineering companies in the United States, and we've successfully finished numerous projects for our US clients in many parts of the world. We're confident that our qualified staff has the knowledge, experience and talent to create and deliver the solutions you need for your facility process and operation needs. Wunderlich-Malec ranks on Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies list and is a GSA Schedule holder with the Federal Government for professional engineering services and manufacturing. Wunderlich-Malec is an engineering firm specializing in process controls solutions for a wide array of clients. Experts in the design, programming and deployment of automation systems for process, manufacturing, commercial buildings and public sector utilities. Skilled at electrical design, control system manufacturing, process integration, programming, testing, training, and ongoing support.
