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.