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Senior Controls EngineerWunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. • Irvine, CA, US
Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. • Irvine, CA, US
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Overview

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is one of the largest and most well-established engineering firms in the U.S., with over 40 years of industry leadership. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, we're proud to be ranked among the Top 5 Systems Integrators and an ENR Top 500 Firm.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll lead projects from concept to commissioning, working directly with clients and internal teams. Your responsibilities will include :

  • Design and implement control systems using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms (DeltaV experience is a plus)
  • 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

Industrial Networking

  • Design and implement fiber, wired, and wireless networks using industrial protocols (Ethernet / IP, Profinet, IT / OT)
  • Project Leadership & Management

  • 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
  • What You Bring

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, including :
  • PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions
  • Rockwell Automation platforms (FactoryTalk, PlantPAX)
  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • DCS platforms like Emerson DeltaV (preferred)
  • S88 Batch / Recipes, OEE, MES, ERP systems
  • Electrical schematics and control panel design
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Leadership & Collaboration

  • Proven ability to lead teams and mentor engineers
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Professional references from a manager, peer, and subordinate
  • Travel

  • Up to 10% out-of-state travel; regular visits to client sites in Southern California
  • Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Hybrid work model (in-office and remote)
  • Physical demands include seeing, hearing, speaking clearly, manual dexterity, driving, lifting, and equipment access
  • Why Join WM?

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employee-owners, including :

  • 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
  • Tution Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • 401(k) / Profit Sharing
  • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Will Preparation Resources
  • Worldwide Travel Assistance
  • Expected salary range is approximately $140,000 to $160,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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