Controls Engineer

JOB DETAILS

DESCRIPTION

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (41 years) engineering companies in the United States. As a Controls Engineer at WM you will become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned company with 41 years of industry history
• Entrepreneurially Minded
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR top 500 firm at #170

We have a Controls Engineer position open in our Calabasas, CA location. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

Job Description

• Design, implement, and maintain process automation solutions for pharmaceutical process applications utilizing Emerson DeltaV distributed control system (DCS)
• Familiar with ISA-88 Batch and collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Integrate Emerson DeltaV systems with various process equipment, instruments, and control devices to ensure seamless operation and data exchange
• Develop custom control strategies, logic, and sequences using DeltaV programming languages (e.g., Function Block Diagrams and Sequential Function Charts)
• Configure communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus) for interfacing with third-party devices and systems
• Conduct thorough testing of Emerson DeltaV configurations to verify system performance, functionality, and compliance with user requirements and regulatory standards
• Prepare and execute validation protocols, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and generate documentation in accordance with GMP guidelines
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve issues related to Emerson DeltaV systems, including alarms, deviations, and process disturbances
• Understands aspects of deploying automation systems in IT-based environments. This consists of server/client virtualization, managed networks and cybersecurity, and domain authentication
• May act as lead on some projects, interfacing directly with clients and providing guidance to junior-level engineers
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes, etc. as they apply to the contract and project
• Up to 30% domestic travel as needed and customary for the occupation

Job Requirements

• EducationBS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Experience5-15 years in the below areas is preferred:Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements governing pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., FDA, GMP, GAMP)Proficiency in programming languages and tools used in Emerson DeltaV programming (e.g., DeltaV Function Blocks, Control Studio)Familiarity with process instrumentation, control valves, and Fieldbus communication protocolsExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issuesEffective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Must have a valid driver’s license

Working ConditionsStandard office environment, onsite office environment, and diverse industrial environments.
Frequent PC usage, copy machines, and phones.

*Job Descriptions 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.

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