Associate Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Wunderlich-Malec's Columbia, MD engineering team has an Associate Controls Engineer opportunity. 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 systems (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
- Ability to travel up to 25%
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.
Experience0 - 2 years experience 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
Writing, computer work, variable travel amounts, fieldwork 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 EnvironmentStandard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments.
Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones.
* Job Description s 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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