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Associate Controls Engineer - Entry Level

Wunderlich-Malec EngineeringRichmond, Virginia, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

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 an Associate Controls Engineer position available in Richmond, VA. This position is responsible for controls engineering projects involving PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, electrical and instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance. 

Major Responsibilities


  • Design, develop, and implement control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process, machine, and integrated system requirements
  • Develop control logic software and user interface applications
  • Develop schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
  • Assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation
  • Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as pharma/biotech, water/wastewater, data centers, etc.
  • Adheres to scope, quality, schedule and budget requirements of assigned tasks
  • Develops collaborative partnerships with clients and colleagues
  • Travel up to 50%

Minimum Requirements


Education 

BS Electrical Engineering, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, or BS Computer Engineering is preferred.  An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience 

New graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in Controls Engineering.
  • Preference given to, but not required, candidates with an understanding of or exposure to control systems - components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications
  • Preference given to, but not required, candidates with an understanding of or exposure to instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC and/or SCADA
  • Experience with AutoCAD is also desired but not required

Physical Demands of Position 

Writing, computer work, variable travel amounts, field work in industrial settings, 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, diverse industrial environments, frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones, travel up to 50%.
*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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Life at Wunderlich-Malec Engineering

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.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Deeply invested in people as a 100% employee stock options company- Small company feel with a strong focus on people- Empowered individuals- Positive attitudes- Dedicated experts- Rewarded and motivated- Knowledgeable- Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant- ENR top 500 firm at #170 or #197- Customer-focused, timely decision-making, informing, organizing, priority-setting, problem-solving- Hybrid office/home environment- Frequent use of personal computer- Entrepreneurially minded- Lead electrical design engineer position available in Biddeford, ME office- Diverse process knowledge: oil & gas, chemicals, water & wastewater etc.- Continuous improvement mindset- Excellence in project execution methodology- Compliance with all regulations, codes, etc.- Standard office environment and diverse industrial environments- Career growth with both technical and management tracks- Flexible work schedules- Great benefit package including 401K profit sharing w/company match as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.</s>

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