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
- Education BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
- Experience 5-15 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 protocols
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues
- Effective 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 Conditions Standard 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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