Controls Field Engineer
About The Position
At Twin Disc, we are a global leader in power transmission technology, delivering innovative solutions that help customers succeed around the world. Our culture is built on engineering excellence, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. We offer a flexible, outcome-focused work environment where talented professionals can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact. We're seeking a Controls Field Engineer to join our team in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. This exciting role combines field engineering, customer support, and control system development, offering the opportunity to work directly with customers while helping advance the next generation of Twin Disc products and technologies. We are open to recent graduates who are looking to grow and develop with the right attitude! As a Controls Field Engineer, you will configure, troubleshoot, and support application-specific control systems across a variety of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic platforms. You'll serve as a technical expert during customer commissioning and field support activities while also contributing to product development, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, customer interaction, travel, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Experience with embedded systems and programming languages such as: C, C#, VB.NET
- Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with: Data acquisition equipment, CAN communications, including SAE J1939
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience using editors, compilers, revision control tools, and PLM/PDM systems.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid passport and willingness to travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering projects.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software systems.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Previous experience in a customer-facing engineering, commissioning, field service, or technical support role.
Responsibilities
- Configure, troubleshoot, and support control systems for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic applications.
- Commission and support systems at customer locations worldwide.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and engineering reports.
- Evaluate hardware and software deviation requests and recommend design improvements.
- Create and maintain product modifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for product and system issues.
- Support Production and Product Service teams with technical expertise.
- Test hardware and software systems and generate comprehensive test reports.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new technologies, products, and control solutions.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends through ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and sales teams to ensure successful project execution.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance
- Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with exceptional company match
- Generous paid time off and holiday shutdown
- Wellness Program participation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a diverse, high-performing global team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
