Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & Industrial Automation

Senior Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & PLC | Orlando, FL Location: Orlando, FL | 100% Onsite Salary: $110K–$140K + Bonus + ESOP Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role: Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, a 100% employee-owned ESOP firm, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong PLC and electrical control system expertise to lead complex automation and system integration projects. This hands-on role blends control system design, programming, and on-site troubleshooting across industrial automation and entertainment/manufacturing projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead control system design from concept through commissioning, including hardware, software, and network integration. Develop and program PLCs from scratch (Ladder Logic, Structured Text; Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred). Design electrical panels, perform power calculations, and ensure compliance with client and safety standards. Troubleshoot, start up, and commission automated systems onsite. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients to optimize system performance and safety. Create detailed system and software documentation, including schematics, network layouts, and test plans. Support safety-critical and regulated system design (SIL/PL concepts, ASTM standards). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with direct controls experience. 8–10+ years in controls/automation engineering for industrial or manufacturing projects. Hands-on experience with PLC programming, electrical design, and system integration. Familiarity with Ethernet-based distributed I/O, field devices, and industrial hardware/software platforms. Strong organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving skills. Able to work onsite and travel up to 30% (typical ~10%). Preferred Skills: AutoCAD experience for electrical/control design. Knowledge of safety-critical environments (attractions, regulated industries). Proficiency in multiple PLC languages beyond ladder logic. Why Join Us: 100% employee-owned ESOP with long-term project stability. ENR Top 500 engineering firm and a recognized System Integrator Giant. Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Bonus Programs, and ESOP participation.