Controls Engineer

About the role

Dometic is seeking a passionate Controls Engineer to join our Pompano Beach, FL team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role involves defining functional and performance requirements, coordinating system-level design and schematics, and ensuring seamless integration of electronics, software, refrigeration systems, and mechanical components.

Main Responsibilities

• Define functional, performance, and control requirements for HVAC systems.
• Translate HVAC thermodynamic behavior into engineering specifications.
• Design, tune, and validate HVAC control algorithms.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams.
• Support production launch and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop and review test plans, drawings, and support documentation.
• Support firmware updates and troubleshooting on legacy products as needed.
• Lead troubleshooting and aftersales technical support.

What we offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Qualifications and experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field.
• Handson experience with HVAC or refrigeration systems, including thermodynamics, pressure/temperature relationships, component behavior, and system diagnostics.
• Experience defining system level requirements and translating HVAC behavior into control logic or software specifications.
• Familiarity with embedded control systems, microcontrollers, and software/hardware interfaces.
• Experience integrating or troubleshooting PLC-based or embedded control systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff experience a plus).
• Understanding of communication interfaces (CAN, J1939, NMEA2K, Modbus, SPI, I2C, etc.).
• Experience with HVAC system testing, instrumentation, data logging, and analysis.
• Experience writing or reviewing test plans and control strategies.
• Strong understanding of software design, development, validation, and documentation.
• Experience in programming with C / C++.
• Understanding of industrial automation fundamentals and the ability to interface embedded firmware with PLC-controlled equipment.

Skills, competencies & characteristics

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, especially in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to work cross functionally with software, electrical, mechanical, and service teams.
• Hightly organized with strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives through completion.
• Professional demeanor in customer, supplier, and cross functional interactions.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone.

Dometic's Core Values

• Together We build our future
• We play to win
• We embrace change
• We walk the talk