Controls Field Engineer

Twin Disc, Incorporated • Town of Mount Pleasant, WI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Twin Disc is seeking a Controls Field Engineer to join our team in Mount Pleasant, WI. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with engineering development, requiring both technical expertise and customer-facing skills. You will configure and develop application-specific control systems—primarily at customer sites—while also supporting design, testing, and ongoing improvement of control systems for existing products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience — 10+ years in a related field)
• Experience with embedded systems and programming languages (C, C#, VB.NET)
• Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with Data acquisition equipment
• Familiarity with CAN communications (SAE J1939)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with editors, compilers, revision control tools, and PLM/PDM systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Valid passport and willingness to travel frequently

Nice To Haves

• Ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware and software systems
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Experience working in customer-facing or field engineering roles

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and support control systems across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic applications
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans
• Evaluate hardware and software deviation requests and recommend design improvements
• Draft product modifications and create Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Perform root cause analysis and participate in continuous product improvement initiatives
• Support Production and Product Service teams with technical expertise
• Test software and hardware systems and produce detailed test reports
• Assist in introducing new technologies into products
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing training and industry engagement

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high‑impact engineering projects in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to professional development through training, mentorship, and industry engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level