STEVE MALYSZKO


“Achieve success by helping others achieve theirs.” - Unknown

Fueled by “a fascination with electricity”, Steve has always gravitated towards science and math which led to a career in Electrical Engineering. After receiving both a Bachelor’s of Science and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University, he landed his first job with Ralston Purina in St. Louis, as the company’s first Control System Engineer. He later went on to work for another company that specialized in manufacturing automation systems. In 1993, Steve and his wife, Nancy, realized he could take his passionate drive, management experiences and technical know-how to form what is now Malisko Engineering, Inc. Along with Nancy, Steve has built Malisko with quality and commitment to the client, as well as his team members, in mind. Steve is a Registered Professional Engineering in Missouri, Colorado, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Texas and is a member is NSPE, MSPE, ISPE, ISA and NFPA.

Personal Passion
Working hard and being diligent, professional, ethical and detailed.

Hobbies
Skiing, biking, and hiking.

NANCY LANGE


“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He/she is the one that gets people to do the greatest things.” - Ronald Reagan

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing & Finance from Drury University, Nancy started her career in banking, insurance, and underwriting sales. Her time working in these industries provided her a broad base of key skills for managing a small business successfully. Nancy has supported and grown Malisko Engineering to be recognized as a reliable and trusted System Integrator.

Personal Passion
Enjoying life while we are here on earth. Feeling fulfilled with a happy and healthy family.

Dream Job
Charity work for the elderly or helping sick children and animals.

Surprisingly Good At
Creative flair and various athletics (biking, hiking, skiing, golfing, running, tennis).

TIM MALYSZKO


“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” - Arnold Palmer

After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and his Masters of Business Administration from the same university, Tim has the knowledge and experience to take a plant engineer’s concept and translate it into a tangible business solution. His work in a variety of industries, including working in a manufacturing facility, helps him address client’s needs to increase capacity throughput by adding control to increase efficiency, reduce waste or increase yield. The variety of clients Tim works with keeps his days interesting.

Personal Passion
His children. Nothing compares to playing with them and watching them grow up.

Biggest Accomplishment
Leading the controls system integration portion of a $54 million Specialty Chemical Plant expansion that resulted in a successful startup.

Hobbies
He is a certified golf geek. He plays golf, reads about golf, watches golf, listens to golf radio, writes about golf and even follows golf course maintenance. Even if it's below freezing, he will still play a round of golf if there is no snow on the course or frost on the green.

MATTHEW ROBERTS


“Do simple, better.” – Joe Maddon, Chicago Cubs Manager

With over 20 years’ experience in industrial automation solutions, Matthew is a superb resource when it comes to technical, logical, operational, maintenance, logistical and other client support challenges. A University of Colorado graduate, Matthew’s focus has been to support new business development and client relationships, one opportunity at a time. Part Business Development Manager, part Project Manager, Matthew is an excellent resource to his team and clients alike.

Personal Passion
His passion is to lead by example by quietly defining excellence through reliable and consistent execution in everything he does.

Surprisingly Good At
Volleyball.

Hobbies
Supporting a search for the cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Also enjoys hunting, fishing, and Formula 1.

DAN JACOBY


“Intellectuals solve problems. Geniuses prevent them.” - Albert Einstein

Growing up in a dairy family, Dan saw first-hand what manufacturing entailed. After receiving his Bachelor Degree in Economics from Arizona State University he found himself back in the dairy world, analyzing product manufacturing costs at a dairy plant. This hands-on experience helped Dan move to a consultant position where he now helps other manufacturers address their pain points, including inefficiencies, legacy equipment, and poor industrial automation networking.

Biggest Accomplishment
Getting married and starting a family.

Personal Passion
Family, golf, and politics.

DAN MALYSZKO


“Make haste slowly” - Emperor Augustus

After graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Dan chose to work in manufacturing automation because of his fascination with helping make everyday products for the greater good. Dan enjoys assembling and working with diverse project teams who work together to make a positive, lasting impact for each client. Dan is also passionate about delivering value to clients beyond plant floor control, specifically with Industrial IT and helping clients address their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives. Dan currently is a member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, The Brewers Association, and is a member on the Colorado State University Industry Advisory Board for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Health and Human Sciences – Fermentation Science.

Personal Passion
His family. He is a new husband and father, and looks forward every day to making new memories with his wife and kids.

Surprisingly Good At
Impressions.

Hobbies
Skiing, graphic design/Photoshop, home brewing.

JAMES "JIM" GAUCH


“I would like Americans to make things with their hands. Thomas Jefferson and I feel that makes for a much stronger nation.” - Nick Offerman

After receiving his Associates Degree in Control System Technologies from Ranken Technical College, Jim dove straight in to designing robust plant control systems for clients. His daily goal is to make each client’s control system more efficient and reliable so that each product comes out to specification after his work is complete. Today, he leads a team in Malisko’s Wisconsin office while continuing to contribute to projects.

Personal Passion
Living a simple life and being kind to others.

STEVE SCHNEEBELI


Malisko’s third employee and IEEE member since college, Steve is a master of overall system architecture. Steve graduated from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He’s passionate about working on diverse and challenging projects while delivering a quality product to every client he works with.

Personal Passion
His family.

STEVE HUTCHENS


“Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he could be, and he will become what he should be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

While studying at Ranken Technical College, Steve became interested in systems integration and completed his Associates Degree in Control System Technology. With 15+ years’ experience in the field, Steve can take big problems in complex systems and focus on all the parts individually to solve the issues. As a team leader, he enjoys helping his team succeed together, but also help individuals achieve their own goals.

Personal Passion
His family.

Biggest Accomplishment
Becoming a Director and team leader at Malisko.

Hobbies
Hunting and fishing.

MATT SCOTT


“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on…” - Robert Frost

A deep interest in technology combined with a lifelong curiosity of how things work led Matt to pursue a career in automation by first obtaining his Associates Degree from esteemed technical college Ranken Tech. Matt’s major focus with every project he works on is to make the client’s life easier. He works hard to provide clients confidence that they are getting great service at a reasonable price. Through direct experience in many fields, Matt has developed an understanding that the importance of continued technical skill improvement is just as important and client relationships and company culture. As Director of Mentorship, Matt makes it a priority help Malisko Engineering continue to grow while continuing to deliver service with a personal touch. The Malisko culture places employee and client satisfaction at the top, an integral a part of every project.

Personal Passion
Family and music.

Biggest Accomplishment
Being father to two beautiful girls and a husband to a caring wife for 18 years.

Dream Job
Playing music and brew beer.

MARY BERGJANS


“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” - B.B.King

With more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, Mary is the ultimate professional when it comes to supporting and strengthening employees at Malisko Engineering, Inc. She appreciates working with leadership teams to shape company culture that focuses on employees, quality results and performance ultimately leading to client satisfaction. Mary also enjoys collaborating with employees and leaders to ensure a high level of job satisfaction of all team members.

Personal Passion
Raising her two sons.

Dream Job
"I found it!"

Interesting Fact
A lake, a boat, and a sunny day – my favorite past time.

CARRIE SACKMANN


“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships were built for. - John Shedd

With a passion for investigating and problem solving, Carrie received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri Baptist University. After graduating, Carrie pursued a career in banking and public accounting. As the primary accounting contact at Malisko, she interacts with clients and vendors on a daily basis.

Biggest Accomplishment
She put herself through college as an adult while working a full-time job.

Personal Passion
The people in her life.

LAUREN BOSTROM


“The man who says it cannot be done is generally interrupted by someone else doing it.” - Elbert Hubbard

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, Lauren has spent nearly 15 years in marketing leadership roles in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business industries. Enjoying the variety that comes with marketing roles, Lauren has had the opportunity to lead marketing efforts and activities including branding, direct response, web marketing, demand generation, graphic design, and customer relationship management. Her goal is to keep consistent messaging to drive brand equity and positive experiences for clients.

Personal Passion
Raising her little girl and volleyball. And raising her little girl to play volleyball!

Dream Job
Anything to do with her hands.

Hobbies
Competitive volleyball, camping, and baking.

ABOUT US

JOIN OUR TEAM

Over the past 20 plus years, Malisko has built a reputation as an industry renowned systems integrator. Across a myriad of industries from food & beverage to brewing to pharmaceuticals, we have gained the ongoing trust of countless partners. We are profoundly proud of the relationships we’ve created.

We are even prouder of the team we have built. At Malisko, our people are truly our greatest asset. We would be nowhere without the team of talented, experienced, and innovative engineers who have gone above and beyond in delivering for our clients and driving us forward.

We have cultivated an environment to support our team in growing together. As a company, we invest in our team members and we are proud of their investment in us.

SEE CURRENT OPENINGS

JOIN OUR TEAM

Over the past 20 plus years, Malisko has built a reputation as an industry renowned systems integrator. Across a myriad of industries from food & beverage to brewing to pharmaceuticals, we have gained the ongoing trust of countless partners. We are profoundly proud of the relationships we’ve created.

We are even prouder of the team we have built. At Malisko, our people are truly our greatest asset. We would be nowhere without the team of talented, experienced, and innovative engineers who have gone above and beyond in delivering for our clients and driving us forward.

We have cultivated an environment to support our team in growing together. As a company, we invest in our team members and we are proud of their investment in us.

SEE CURRENT OPENINGS

PERKS EXTENDING BEYOND A 401K

Of course, our organization offers competitive compensation. Our traditional benefits include the opportunity for bonuses and a benefits package that currently includes health and dental. These are just the basics, however. At Malisko, we aim to go above and beyond in supporting our employees.

Learn more about our competitive benefits:

Employee Focused Environment

We are only as good as our employees, better everyday in fact because of the support they offer. To develop our staff, we regularly encourage their growth. From professional training opportunities to help in accomplishing personal objectives, our focus lies in our people.

At Malisko, you are not a number. Efforts are immediately recognized, and we reward employees who go above and beyond.

Tuition Reimbursement

Where we attract the best, we also gladly encourage our teams’ growth. To better support both our clients and team members, we offer all employees tuition reimbursement, allowing them to further themselves, their knowledge-base, and their professional capabilities. Learn with us, and let us learn from you.

Work-Life Balance

When most people think of engineers and automation, they regularly think of numbers, spreadsheets, and heads down into computers. Malisko shows this is never further from the truth. We emphasize work-life balance meaning we’re going to ensure you make it home for a meal instead of ordering take out to the office. While a variety of exciting projects may take you to our client sites, Malisko recognizes you value your time with family and friends outside of work. We want our employees to have a personal life, and we seek to support them in this whatever their goals.

Paid-Time Off

Vacation, vacation, vacation. Not everything is all fun and games, but where we work hard, we consistently endeavor to provide our employees with rest too. Our competitive time-off policy allows you to see the world, or stay at home if you like. Whatever your vacation preferences, we want to support your dreams.

401K Retirement Plan

With our clients, we are constantly looking into the future. And the same applies to our employee’s long-term well-being. We offer employer matching as a means of ensuring your 401K meets its goals and you can retire on track.

Profit Sharing

When we do well, so do you. At Malisko, we regularly set aside a portion of our profits for the entire team. Our grounding philosophy is building a team where we collaborate. It is only right everyone reaps in a share of the rewards.

Casual Dress Code

Suit and ties? No thank you. With a casual dress code and relaxed work environment, we want you to be comfortable in the office.

PERKS EXTENDING BEYOND A 401K

Of course, our organization offers competitive compensation. Our traditional benefits include the opportunity for bonuses and a benefits package that currently includes health and dental. These are just the basics, however. At Malisko, we aim to go above and beyond in supporting our employees.

Learn more about our competitive benefits:

Employee Focused Environment

We are only as good as our employees, better everyday in fact because of the support they offer. To develop our staff, we regularly encourage their growth. From professional training opportunities to help in accomplishing personal objectives, our focus lies in our people.

At Malisko, you are not a number. Efforts are immediately recognized, and we reward employees who go above and beyond.

Tuition Reimbursement

Where we attract the best, we also gladly encourage our teams’ growth. To better support both our clients and team members, we offer all employees tuition reimbursement, allowing them to further themselves, their knowledge-base, and their professional capabilities. Learn with us, and let us learn from you.

Work-Life Balance

When most people think of engineers and automation, they regularly think of numbers, spreadsheets, and heads down into computers. Malisko shows this is never further from the truth. We emphasize work-life balance meaning we’re going to ensure you make it home for a meal instead of ordering take out to the office. While a variety of exciting projects may take you to our client sites, Malisko recognizes you value your time with family and friends outside of work. We want our employees to have a personal life, and we seek to support them in this whatever their goals.

Paid-Time Off

Vacation, vacation, vacation. Not everything is all fun and games, but where we work hard, we consistently endeavor to provide our employees with rest too. Our competitive time-off policy allows you to see the world, or stay at home if you like. Whatever your vacation preferences, we want to support your dreams.

401K Retirement Plan

With our clients, we are constantly looking into the future. And the same applies to our employee’s long-term well-being. We offer employer matching as a means of ensuring your 401K meets its goals and you can retire on track.

Profit Sharing

When we do well, so do you. At Malisko, we regularly set aside a portion of our profits for the entire team. Our grounding philosophy is building a team where we collaborate. It is only right everyone reaps in a share of the rewards.

Casual Dress Code

Suit and ties? No thank you. With a casual dress code and relaxed work environment, we want you to be comfortable in the office.

THE MALISKO DIFFERENCE

As a family-owned company, Malisko is dedicated to building something great. We achieve this by cultivating the best and brightest team. And one of our greatest assets is the culture we have created.

At Malisko, our team thrives in a collaborative environment. No one team member is more valued than another. Instead, we emphasize teamwork, overall performance, and the achievement of client outcomes. This means management is always available and works side-by-side on every project.

Our projects are exciting and innovative, with valuable contributions and creative problem-solving coming from every member of our team. By building a high-quality team with complementary skill sets, we’re able to execute complex projects and deliver highly efficient systems all while encouraging personal and professional growth.

We’re more into excellent results than suits and ties. We keep our dress casual, and we’re always learning and evolving as new technologies and methods emerge.

We encourage our teams to read, learn, and constantly create new knowledge. We run an authoritative industrial automation blog sourced from the minds of our best and brightest. And we encourage our team members to get published in industry journals because we take pride in staying ahead of the latest trends and being thought leaders in our field.

“The System Integrator of the Year Award is an extremely high honor for us, as this is a highly competitive industry with thousands of integrators in the US alone. This speaks to our team’s tireless pursuit to continually improve and provide our customers with excellent service and the right automation solutions. I could not be more proud of our team.” – Steve Malyszko, CEO, Malisko Engineering, Inc.

CURRENT OPENINGS

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Current Openings:

Network, Security & Information Engineer

This opening is for our St. Louis, MO office.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to serve as one of Malisko’s architects of Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Systems for our manufacturing clients including design and implementation of defense-in-depth Control System security. An auxiliary role of this position is to assist in the development and enforcement of Malisko’s internal IT policies and best practices.

A requirement of this position is a willingness of the candidate to cross over into the Operational Technology (OT) space and learn fundamentals of manufacturing automation systems including aspects of manufacturing IoT initiatives (Internet of Things). The candidate must have a willingness to learn and support installation, configuration, and commissioning of Manufacturing Automation “information” software platforms including production web portals, factory floor process reporting, production relational database administration, and other elements of enterprise level Manufacturing Execution Systems.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 – 4 years of demonstrated experience in:

  • Physical network design
  • Logical configuration of network and security hardware
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Application support of IT-related software for manufacturing automation

The ideal candidate will have:

  • BS degree in a technical discipline. BS degree in Electrical, Information Technology, Computer or Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred
  • CCENT certification required
  • CCNA, CCDA, RCDD, CISSP certifications a plus
  • Cisco/Rockwell IMINS Training a plus (Managing Industrial Networks with Cisco Networking Technologies)
  • Working knowledge of VMware virtualization a plus
  • Microsoft Certifications a plus
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems
  • Working Knowledge of SQL and relational database systems such as MySQL, MSSQL or Oracle
  • Application troubleshooting skill-set
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, etc.
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Automation systems, software, and equipment a plus
  • 1 – 3 years relevant experience minimum in an IT-related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

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Automation Controls Engineer

This opening is for our Eau Claire, WI office.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in engineering design, specifications, contractor support, programming and startup of industrial process, packaging and utility automation control systems, networks, and electrical power distribution systems.
  • Programming skills with extensive electrical controls panel design and installation
  • Project Lead/Project Management experience
  • A BS in Electrical / Computer Engineering / IT
  • Ability to communicate effectively (writing and verbal) in English
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel periodically

Other experience we’d like to see include:

  • rDB’s and reporting systems such as SSRS
  • NEC compliance
  • Cisco and Microsoft Certifications
  • PE License
  • Documentation and CAD skills are a plus

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Senior Staff Specialist - Process Control Solutions

This opening is for our Denver, CO office.

Provides advanced and comprehensive application of control system theory to practical process automation implementation.  Also provides project team leadership as well as technical leadership in advanced process control hardware and software solutions including design, development, planning, and commissioning.  Applies sound and time proven knowledge and judgment when developing and testing new or existing systems. Provides recommendations for improving the methods and techniques for implementing robust process control system solutions.  Executes project management on small to medium-sized projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Proficient experience in specifying and implementing Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation solution including demonstrated experience in FactoryTalk Batch Equipment Editor, Recipe Editor, Batch View, Formulation Management, and Batch Reporting.
  • Demonstrates, optimizes and instructs an advanced knowledge of control methods, including analog and discrete control and the critical components to developing robust and supportable control algorithms.
  • Demonstrates a high-level knowledge in automated control system design/implementation and control systems programming, including detailed understanding of the process, ability to optimize the parameters and optimize the measureable outcomes while minimizing risks of hazards.
  • Proficient understanding of continuous process control and batch control with the ability to lead its implementation and deployment based on ISA-TR106 and ANSI/ISA S-88.
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment in an industrial environment.
  • Develops, designs, specifies, and coordinates implementation of automated process control systems integrated with information systems meeting project requirements and obtains the results needed to meet client objectives.
  • Proficient ability to understand process control philosophy along with data flow needs and clearly write functional requirement specifications based on expected functionality including description of control loops, interlocks, alarms, process recovery modes, data capture and reporting.
  • Demonstrates leadership in on-site instrumentation loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and system commissioning in an industrial environment.
  • Facilitate and/or lead project execution including scope development, resource management, cost control, and scheduling of small- to medium-sized projects.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • 5+ years of project experience in a process-related industry (food/beverage, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, brewing, dairy, oil & gas).
  • 5+ years of experience in process control system design, programming, and commissioning.
  • Proven ability to develop sound designs based on established methodologies, validated designs, and reference architectures for varying hardware and software platforms and communication networks.
  • Proven ability to develop Project Scope, Cost and Schedule Estimates along with execution of sound Project Management to bring assignments to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated experience in a project management capacity.
  • Presentation skills and the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
  • Master’s degree in Control System Engineering from an accredited college or university required.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system design, selection, and implementation.
  • Proficiency with at least two (2) or more of the following control platforms: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, PLC/5, SLC500.
  • Proficiency in Rockwell FactoryTalk View (ME and SE)
  • Proficiency in Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch
  • Proficiency working in virtualized server environments.  VMware experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

  • FE / EIT Certification Required
  • PMP Certification Required
  • ISA CAP Associate Certification Required

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Future Openings

If you’re interested in joining our team of creative problem solvers, and there isn’t an opening that currently fits your qualifications, send your resume to us to keep on file for future openings.

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500 N BROADWAY SUITE 1600 ST LOUIS, MO 63102

(314) 621-2921

500 N BROADWAY
SUITE 1600
ST LOUIS, MO 63102

(314) 621-2921