Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell Systems Integration

About the role

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. This position is geared towards a systems integrator with experience programming Rockwell / Allen Bradley control systems and Ignition or GE SCADA applications. The role involves systems integration project requirements including PLC programming, HMI programming, SCADA development, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

This position is based in our Tigard, OR office and is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
• Assists with initial start-up and debug of integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
• Works on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductor, pulp and paper, food and beverage, etc.
• Works well with others and is self-directed with only general supervision.
• Operates in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocols/requirements.
• Understands piping and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets, databases, and vendor manuals.
• Interprets and utilizes appropriate ISA standards and practices.
• Acts as technical lead on projects and guides lower-level engineers and technicians.
• Handles general administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer.

Requirements

• BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Five to ten years of experience in the following areas is preferred:
  • In-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming, and their applications.
  • PLC programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000, Device Net, Point I/O; additional experience in GE or other PLC platforms is a plus).
  • VFD programming (preferably Allen-Bradley or ABB VFDs).
  • Ignition or GE Cimplicity SCADA systems (Python and SQL scripting experience is a plus).
  • Development of sequence of operations, functional acceptance, and operational acceptance documentation.
  • PID loop tuning (open and closed loops).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites.

Physical Demands

• Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands.
• Driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment.
• Pushing and pulling.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• On-site office environment and diverse industrial environments.
• Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones.

Benefits

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