Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.
Hardware Engineer
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
Company Overview
Wunderlich-Malec Services (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history, ENR Top 500 firm, rated as a top System Integrator Giant. We have a Hardware Engineer position available in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This person will perform day-to-day tasks delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries.
The Hardware Engineer will interact directly with the customer, and work directly 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. 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 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.
Minimum Requirements Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
Experience
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.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
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.
Benefits 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&DD
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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Wunderlich-Malec Services (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history, ENR Top 500 firm, rated as a top System Integrator Giant. We have a Hardware Engineer position available in our Eden Prairie, MN office. This person will perform day-to-day tasks delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries.
The Hardware Engineer will interact directly with the customer, and work directly 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. 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 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.
Minimum Requirements Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
Experience
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.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
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.
Benefits 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&DD
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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