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Wunderlich-Malec

Controls Engineer

Roseville, CA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system ... logic programming, experience with instrumentation, and controls design SCADA (ie. Rockwell ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Oakland, CA · Hybrid

$95K - $124K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help ... You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid

$93K - $121K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help ... You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Controls Engineer

Monterey, CA · On-site

$96K - $123K/yr

... work hours, as needed; perform other duties as required. Please note: This is a 100% onsite ... Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automated controls, or ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid

$93K - $121K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help ... You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Oakland, CA · Hybrid

$95K - $124K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help ... You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Controls Engineer

Monterey, CA · On-site

$96K - $123K/yr

... work hours, as needed; perform other duties as required. Please note: This is a 100% onsite ... Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automated controls, or ...

Dexterity

Controls Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

... difficult work. We're starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more ... About the Role You will join as a Controls Engineer within Dexterity's Product Engineering Team ...

Gradient Robotics

Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

You'll work tightly with mechanical, electrical, and software to make the whole machine behave as ... controls engineering experience on real electromechanical systems (robotics, motion systems ...

Dexterity

Controls Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

... difficult work. We're starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more ... About the Role You will join as a Controls Engineer within Dexterity's Product Engineering Team ...

Bloom Energy

Principal Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$176K - $253K/yr

We are looking for a Principal Controls Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting ... We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a ...

Bloom Energy

Principal Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$176K - $253K/yr

We are looking for a Principal Controls Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting ... We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a ...

Archer

Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA

$126K - $158K/yr

... studies through scalable production * Contribute to the development of Equipment Development ... Willingness to work onsite in a hands-on manufacturing environment * Ability to travel up to ~20 ...

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What is the difference between Work Study Controls Engineer vs Controls Engineer?

AspectWork Study Controls EngineerControls Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like PLC or automationBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like PLC or automation
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production linesIndustrial facilities, automation projects
Industry UsagePrimarily in manufacturing and production sectorsBroader, including manufacturing, automation, and process industries

The main difference is that a Work Study Controls Engineer focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and production efficiency, often working closely with production teams. Controls Engineers have a broader scope, designing and implementing control systems across various industrial applications. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but their focus areas differ slightly, with Work Study Controls Engineers emphasizing process improvement and Controls Engineers covering a wider range of automation projects.

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Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec

Roseville, CA • On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

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
  • ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
  • Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Controls Engineer position available in Auburn, CA. This person will be responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.
Major Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
  • Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
  • Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
  • Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
  • Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
  • Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
  • Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
  • Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but not limited to:
    • Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
    • Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
    • Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
    • Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
    • Evaluates progress on project and details changes
    • Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
    • Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Minimum Requirements
Education BS in Engineering Required (Electrical Engineering is preferred).
Experience Three to Ten years of experience in the areas below preferred:
  • An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation, and controls design SCADA (ie. Rockwell, Inductive Automation, AVEVA Wonderware) and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Siemens) required. Experience with DeltaV, AutoCAD, Fanuc, Keyence/Cognex Vision Systems are also desired
  • Experience in Semiconductor, Battery EV / EV, or Data Center automation preferred
  • Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with team members, subcontractors, and clients
  • Ability to travel up to 35%

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, 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 $85,000 - $125,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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