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 company with over 40 years of industry history
- A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
- ENR top 500 firm at #170
We have an Automation Controls Engineer position in our Wilmington, MA office. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, database management, Python/FastAPI programming, 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, developing APIs using Python/FastAPI, 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, 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 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 and the ability to work independently. This person will act as a technical contributor on projects both as part of a collaborative team and as an independent contributor depending on the size/scope of the project. May act as technical lead on projects and guide junior engineers and technicians. Could also act as a 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 the below areas is preferred:
- An in-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon
- An in-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Inductive Automation Ignition, Wonderware/Aveva System Platform, GE Cimplicity, GE iFIX
- In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation
- Familiarity with S88 Batch
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
- Familiarity with GAMP5, System and Software Development Life Cycles methodologies, validation
- Familiarity with databases such as SQL
- Familiarity with programming with Python and FastAPI
- Knowledge of automation protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Traditional I/O, Profibus, Ethernet I/P, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, etc.
- Strong leadership and client relation skills
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and associated NEC references desired
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a peer and a manager
Physical Demand 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.
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