Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (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 historyENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firmRated as a top System Integrator GiantWe have a Controls Engineer position in Cedar Rapids, IA. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, control panel design, PLC programming, instrumentation, check out support and start-up assistance. Responsibilities Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirementsDevelops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD softwareDevelop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documentsWork at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control systemDevelop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customerIndividual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automationWill act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers and techniciansWill act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but not limited to:Develops and executes implementation plans for the projectAssigns work to meet overall project deadlinesEnsures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilitiesDevelops schedules for W-M and customer requirementsEvaluates progress on project and details changesResponsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirementsResponsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scopeMinimum RequirementsEducation BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.Experience Three to five years' experience in areas below:An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, logic programming, experience with instrumentation and controls design and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schnieder Modicon, Siemens, GE-IP) required. Experience with AutoCAD is also desiredStrong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clientsAbility to travel up to 50%Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.Working Environment Standard office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent PC usage, facsimile/copy machines, phones.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&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 #LI-Hybrid#LI-WM1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02