Senior Staff Engineer, Controls

The Senior Staff Controls Engineer will lead software and hardware design for new product controls, contribute to the SMART controls strategy and roadmap, and execute controls development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) project teams as the Controls representative and lead NPI Controls projects.
• Translate product requirements into controls software and hardware design documents that meet functional, quality, and cost targets.
• Propose and present optimal controls solutions for each NPI specification.
• Design systems to control fan motors, pumps, valves, safety switches, heating elements, and sensors with data communication for BAC units, building management systems, and cloud integration.
• Develop and execute controls system verification and validation plans.
• Collaborate with product platform teams and controls panel suppliers to create panel drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and system configurators.
• Evaluate and qualify vendors and technical proposals to achieve cost and quality targets.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to communicate and align on controls technical decisions.
• Define and document ‘best practice’ rules for customer software development based on project lessons learned.
• Establish testing procedures, define pass criteria, participate in lab testing, and analyze data to optimize product performance.
• Promote standardization across business functions for software development and testing on controls systems.
• Identify and implement product improvements and cost-out opportunities through NPI or sustaining projects.
• Write Controls-related Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for design or software documentation changes.
• Support field issues and work to meet customer expectations.
• Prepare and present Controls-related technical training across the organization.
• Propose and present Controls Strategy and implementation plans to Technology/Product Strategy teams.
• Identify opportunities to increase Controls development velocity and quality.
• Learn, apply, and stay current with regulatory codes and standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, UL, FM) in global markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree or P.E. preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with technical project management, including at least 2 years in new product development.
• 5+ years of experience developing electro-mechanical control systems; HVAC control systems experience preferred.
• Proficiency in technical writing, including controls/software specifications, test plans, and execution.
• Familiarity with software languages such as C/C++, Structured Text, and other PLC languages; Modicon, Beckhoff, or Carel experience preferred.
• Experience with integrated communications via BMS protocols like BACNet and Modbus.
• Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office, VBA, and AutoCAD; GitHub experience a plus.
• Previous experience in laboratory testing, including instrumentation and measurement techniques.

Working Conditions

• Regular standing and walking (up to 50% of the time).
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% of the time.

Pay

$90,000 to $154,100 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and 401k.
• Employee stock ownership plan.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.