Senior Controls Engineer
5 Star RecruitmentAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
5 Star Recruitment specializes in connecting employers with top talent across a range of industries. Their core focus is on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that match candidates' skills and career aspirations with employers' strategic objectives. The firm differentiates itself through a rigorous screening process, a robust network of industry experts, and a commitment to building long‑term partnerships with both clients and candidates. By combining deep market knowledge with a personalized approach, 5 Star Recruitment consistently places the right people in the right roles, driving success for both organizations and individuals.
Job Description
We have a Controls Engineer position available in our Albuquerque, NM office. This person will provide team leadership in delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries. The Senior Controls Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 10+ years of Controls Engineer experience
- Experience with Rockwell and Cimplicity
- In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon
- In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as ICONICS Genesis64, Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and Siemens
- In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar
- Experience in industries such as Semiconductor chip fabrication facilities, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining
- Experience in the design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references
- Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions
- Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
- Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
