Senior Controls Engineer in Addison

About the Company

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.

We have a Senior Delta

V Engineer opportunity in our Dallas, TX office. This person will lead the design, implementation, and project management of large‑scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences & Campus Utilities industry. This role requires proficiency with Emerson Delta

V systems and a strong technical background in designing and delivering cGMP‑compliant automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complete project life cycles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver a complete Delta

V solution.

• Design and implement Delta
  
  V control systems for complex Life Sciences & Campus Utilities capital projects
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on‑time and within‑budget project execution
• Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency
• Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize production efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Develop Delta
  
  V graphics using Delta
  
  V Live and Delta
  
  V Operate in alignment with ISA‑101 HMI guidelines
• Utilize a class‑based approach in overall design to maximize scalability and standardization across projects
• Develop electrical designs, including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies for automation systems
• Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components
• Design and implement industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus
• Integrate 3rd party equipment with Delta
  
  V systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus
• Define computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning
• Design, plan, and specify Delta
  
  V system licensing based on user requirements and project scope to ensure cost‑effective and scalable solutions
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to commissioning and validation
• Ensure project deliveries and execution methodology compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and industry best practices
• Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross‑disciplinary teams
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success
• Implement advanced automation strategies, including ISA‑88 batch processing, historian integration, and alarm management
• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance
• Travel up to 40% for on‑site support, commissioning, and client engagement

• 8–15 years of hands‑on experience with Emerson Delta
  
  V systems, focusing on system design and project execution
• Proficiency in Delta
  
  V Live and Delta
  
  V Operate, including experience designing high‑performance HMIs and operator interfaces
• Expertise in ISA‑101 HMI design principles and high‑performance graphic design strategies
• Strong experience in class‑based configuration and design
• Expertise in ISA‑88 batch processing, historian solutions, and advanced control strategies
• Proven experience managing large‑scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry
• Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO‑Link)
• Deep understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers, servers, and HMIs
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience integrating electrical and process control systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration
• Experience specifying and designing electrical components,…