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Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Services, Inc.
Addison, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
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 firmWe have a Senior Controls Engineer position available in our Addison, IL office. This person will provide software and startup engineering leadership in delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries.This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms. This candidate will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and shepherding automation solutions through the production process. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Project Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.Major ResponsibilitiesThis position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team. The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customers’ requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, and functional knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA systemsThis position requires a level of software development to design and implement complex control systems. Depending on the needs of the project, the Project Engineer will be expected to develop PLC, HMI, and/or SCADA applications and commission those systems in the fieldFor larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. The Project Engineer would design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNET, Modbus, etc.)The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and techniciansThis position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the projectMinimum RequirementsEducation Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.Experience Greater than 10 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:Functional understanding of electrical schematics, including power distribution of 480VAC, 230VAC, 208VAC, 240VAC,120VAC, and 24VDC systems, loop drawings, relay logic circuits, etc.Functional understanding of Control Panel production processIn-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and ModiconIn-depth experience with HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Wonderware, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and SiemensUnderstanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similarExperience in industries such as Water/Wastewater Treatment, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas, and MiningExperience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutionsExperience mentoring less experienced engineersProfessional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a managerAbility to travel up to 25% around the Chicago area with occasional out-of-state travel to surrounding statesPhysical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling.Working Environment Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/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 Salary Range The expected salary range is $80,000 - $160,000 depending on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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