Controls Engineer - R & D Laboratory

Laars Heating Systems Company•Middleville, MI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Bradford White Corporation, with a history dating back to 1881, is a leading manufacturer of high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products. The company invests in American manufacturing and has millions of products installed worldwide. They have been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for four consecutive years. With over 1900 employees, their headquarters are in suburban Philadelphia, and they have manufacturing operations in multiple US states. Customer satisfaction is a core value, and they are committed to delivering products that are 'Built to be the Best'.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, Bachelors in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Proficient with automation programming tools and hardware, National Instruments preferred.
Experience with LabVIEW, Ignition, and Python; experience in relatable programming languages will be considered.
2-5 years’ experience in a fast paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Research and Development Laboratory data acquisition system and related test apparatus.
Perform routine activities including LabVIEW programming, troubleshooting test equipment, resolving data collection/reporting issues, and data acquisition system maintenance.
Implement test standard changes.
Work closely with laboratory staff and product engineering teams to improve test performance, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Use metrics and data analysis to evaluate, monitor, and improve test station controls, data collection systems, and overall equipment performance.
Develop and maintain data collection, programming, and HMI standards, including program storage, backup systems, and controls documentation.
Create and support executable programs using LabVIEW and Python.
Troubleshoot and problem solve test equipment, hardware performance, and equipment failures.
Recommend and implement instrumentation and equipment improvements to enhance accuracy, performance, maintainability, and reliability.
Ensure the technical accuracy of electrical drawings, schematics, test sequence programs, and data computations, with strong attention to detail.
Apply a strong understanding of electrical design principles, CAD, NEC, and relevant industry standards to electrical systems ranging from 24V to 1,000V, including 480V applications.
Demonstrate experience with industrial automation, control systems, statistical techniques, and electrical systems.
Recognize improvement opportunities, define project scope, and drive projects to completion independently.
Adapt to shifting priorities as new issues arise and communicate the impact effectively to larger audiences.
Maintain a strong ownership mentality and customer focus to ensure testing instrumentation is available for use when needed.