Controls Engineer

SpecSys•New Ulm, MN

6d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Controls Engineer programs and completes design work for mobile equipment, including selecting electrical devices and components; developing control-loop functional scripts, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams; and preparing detailed bills of materials and operator and user manuals. The role collaborates with SpecSys engineers, manufacturing personnel, and project managers to deliver assigned projects on time, on budget, correctly, and safely. The position involves developing and verifying electrical and control systems, supporting system integration and manufacturing, coordinating technical information with clients and internal teams, and contributing to related systems and components. Work may include both performing tasks and reviewing the work of others. Other duties may be assigned as needed. A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology and at least four years of relevant experience are listed; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable. Salary is $75,000–$95,000 to start, depending on applicable experience.

Requirements

Strong mechanical, controls, and electronics aptitude.
Experience with mobile equipment, including automotive or mobile-equipment electrical design or controls.
Knowledge of CodeSys or C, C++, or VBA and other mobile-equipment programming languages.
Experience with SAE J1939 and CANopen.
Ability to work with CAD packages.
Electrical systems design experience.
PLC programming experience.
Experience with hybrid power systems.
Hydraulic system control experience.
Experience in system design and development.
Ability to interact professionally with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, clients, and Quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand and apply applicable local, national, and international codes and comply with relevant requirements.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 4 years of controls, electrical, and mobile-equipment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Unable to provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Verify designs meet performance and configuration specifications.
Develop and periodically review project timelines.
Develop system concepts to meet project functions.
Perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements.
Provide technical data to clients, designers, and drafters.
Develop electronic control systems to meet customer expectations and specifications.
Program controls, including PLCs and HMI/GUI components.
Analyze and verify system function, including through FMEA and design verification and validation.
Prepare system operation documents for customers.
Prepare and present project design-review booklets to customers.
Prepare schematics for AC/DC electrical circuits in single- and/or three-phase environments.
Create and validate harness designs and drawings for system integration and manufacturing.
Specify design materials and source purchase components.
Develop harness drawings and panel layouts using 2D and 3D CAD software.
Provide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integration.
Review detail drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with client standards.
Generate and review bills of materials for completeness.
Provide instructions and support to electrical technicians during system builds.
Update and track action items, including Engineering Change Orders.
Support development of other systems and components, including hydraulics, powertrain, engines, and pneumatics.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project managers, clients, sales, and quality personnel to support project delivery.