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Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & Industrial Automation
Job in
Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32885, USA
Listed on 2026-02-14
Listing for:
BlackStar
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & PLC | Orlando, FL
Location: Orlando, FL | 100% Onsite
Salary: $110K–$140K + Bonus + ESOP
Employment Type: Full-Time
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, a 100% employee-owned ESOP firm, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong PLC and electrical control system expertise to lead complex automation and system integration projects. This hands‑on role blends control system design, programming, and on‑site troubleshooting across industrial automation and entertainment/manufacturing projects.
Key Responsibilities- Lead control system design from concept through commissioning, including hardware, software, and network integration.
- Develop and program PLCs from scratch (Ladder Logic, Structured Text; Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens preferred).
- Design electrical panels, perform power calculations, and ensure compliance with client and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot, start up, and commission automated systems onsite.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and clients to optimize system performance and safety.
- Create detailed system and software documentation, including schematics, network layouts, and test plans.
- Support safety‑critical and regulated system design (SIL/PL concepts, ASTM standards).
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with direct controls experience.
- 8–10+ years in controls/automation engineering for industrial or manufacturing projects.
- Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, electrical design, and system integration.
- Familiarity with Ethernet‑based distributed I/O, field devices, and industrial hardware/software platforms.
- Strong organizational, communication, and technical problem‑solving skills.
- Able to work onsite and travel up to 30% (typical ~10%).
- AutoCAD experience for electrical/control design.
- Knowledge of safety‑critical environments (attractions, regulated industries).
- Proficiency in multiple PLC languages beyond ladder logic.
- 100% employee‑owned ESOP with long‑term project stability.
- ENR Top 500 engineering firm and a recognized System Integrator Giant.
- Competitive benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Bonus Programs, and ESOP participation.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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