Senior Hardware Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Services is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (35+ years) engineering companies in the United States. We have a Sr. Hardware Engineer position available in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This person will provide team leadership in delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms. The Senior Hardware Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and shepherding automation solutions through the production process. Major Responsibilities This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team. 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. For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. This position oftentimes requires project management responsibilities, including developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, and financial tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently and act as technical lead on projects. Minimum Requirements Education : Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required. Experience : Greater than 10 years with capabilities in the following areas is preferred: Extensive experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution. Background in Hazardous Location Control System 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. Familiarity with HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms. Understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms. 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. Physical Demands of Position : Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling. Working Environment : Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, phones. Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package, including 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, and Worldwide Travel Assistance.

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