Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Hardware Engineer
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering company with over 35 years of experience. They are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead teams in delivering automation solutions across various industries, requiring strong technical proficiency and leadership skills.
AutomotiveConsulting
Responsibilities
This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team. The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customer’s requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, and functional knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems
This position requires in-depth knowledge of Controls hardware including Control Panel design, UL508A familiarity, Motor Control Centers, Hazardous area panel design, and industrial instrumentation. Engineering experience with multiple different voltage levels required
For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. The Senior Hardware Engineer would design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
This position oftentimes requires the following project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of projects up to $1M. This position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project
The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required
Demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms
Ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team
Ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet customer's requirements
Development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation
Functional knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems
In-depth knowledge of Controls hardware including Control Panel design, UL508A familiarity, Motor Control Centers, Hazardous area panel design, and industrial instrumentation
Engineering experience with multiple different voltage levels required
Project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings
Overseeing daily operations and activities of projects up to $1M
Diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently
Act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects
Ability to travel up to 25%
Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling
Preferred
Greater than 10 years with capabilities in extensive experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution of 480VAC, 230VAC, 208VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC
Background in Hazardous Location Control System Design including Intrinsically Safe Circuits, Purged Panels, Explosion Proof Panels, and Division 2 Panel Design
Experience with Surge Protection for Power Distribution and IO Protection
Ability to perform Control Panel FLA, Heating/Cooling, and SCCR Calculations
In-depth understanding of Control Panel production process
Functional understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon
Familiarity with HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Wonderware, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and Siemens
Understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar
Experience in industries such as Water/Wastewater Treatment, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining
Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions
Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
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
Company
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.
Wunderlich-Malec (WM) focuses on engineering solutions for industry, applying advanced technologies and cross-industry processes for our clients.
501-1000 employees
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