Associate Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.
New York, US
On-site

Job Description

Location: New York

2800 New York Malta

20 Tech Trail

Suite 103

Malta, NY 12020, USA

Wunderlich-Malec (WM) Engineering is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States.

Associate Controls Engineer opportunity in Malta, NY. This position is responsible for controls engineering associated with the implementation and commissioning of instrumentation and controls in industrial environments. Work begins in the field to familiarize the new hire with our standard business practices, with the potential to develop into more office‑related work.

Major Responsibilities

  • Commissioning activities associated with instrumentation, valves, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networking.
  • Reporting of commissioning status via standard business unit practices.
  • Quality assurance and quality control of installation by others based on standard business unit practices.
  • Troubleshooting of instrumentation, valves, and panel wiring.
  • Field audits to be used for designs of new systems in existing buildings.
  • Basic to intermediate computer skills; on‑the‑job training will be provided.
  • Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as food and beverage or semiconductor.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 50% to job sites.
  • General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer.
  • Situational awareness and dedication to safe work practices.

Education

AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent.

Experience

New graduate with an interest in pursuing a career in Controls Engineering.

  • Preference given to, but not required, candidates with an understanding of or exposure to control systems – components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming, and their applications.
  • Preference given to, but not required, candidates with an understanding of or exposure to instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC and/or SCADA.

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, on‑site office environment, and diverse industrial environments; frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.

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

Salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Controls engineeringPlc and scada programmingEngineering

Salary

$65,000 - $85,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

junior

Posted

4/26/2026

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