Computer Engineer Intern Jobs in Schenectady, NY

Wunderlich-Malec (WM) Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. As an Intern at WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned company with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• An ENR top 500 firm

We have an Associate Controls Engineer opportunity in Malta, NY. This position is responsible for the controls engineering associated to the implementation and commissioning of the instrumentation and controls, in industrial environments. Initially starting with work in the field to familiarize the new hire with our standard business practices with the potential to develop into more office related work.
Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship. The Company does not participate in the STEM OPT training program for this position.
Major Responsibilities

• Commissioning activities associated with instrumentation, valves, PLCs, SCADA and industrial networking.
• Reporting of Commissioning status via standard business unit practices.
• Quality assurance and quality control of installation by others based on standard business unit practices.
• Troubleshooting of the instrumentation, valves and panel wiring.
• Field audits to be used for designs of new systems in existing buildings.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, on-the-job training will be provided.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as food and beverage or semiconductor.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 50% to job sites.
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer.
• Situational awareness and dedication to safe work practices.

Minimum Requirements
Education AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent
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

Physical Demands of Position 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, 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 is $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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