Electrical Controls Engineer III

Aaon • Tulsa, OK

147d • $102,876 - $139,186

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Engineer III plays a senior technical role in designing, developing, and optimizing electrical control systems for HVAC manufacturing operations. This position involves leading complex projects involving PLC programming, HMI development, and integration of building automation systems. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include system architecture design, troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement of control strategies to enhance energy efficiency and product reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7-10 years' industry experience in the Commercial HVAC manufacturing, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.
• Solid experience and knowledge of building control systems and protocols.
• Strong background in control applications, with experience in the use of web-based development tools.
• Expertise in several of the following core technologies: Niagara AX, MSTP BACnet, LONWORKS, and Modbus Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Writes software code (PLC/DDC), analyzing, and implementing software for all products.
• Writes product specifications & sequence of operation of AAON products.
• Modifies software for custom control (PLC/DDC), makes recommendation changes, and directs testing of the software offline, online, and in the production line.
• Analyzes and implements electrical hardware control VFD Relay logic for all products.
• Participates in product specification design review.
• Designs and implements the KAIC, Automation wiring sizes, fuses sizes, and new charts tables.
• Estimates the total cost of control and help application with sequence specification.
• Maintains customer technical support for hardware and software designs, including troubleshooting field problems and developing solutions.
• Collaborates with field services to start up the units, which may include travel to field locations.
• Coordinates and leads engineering projects, working with management, production, applications, and marketing staff to plan and assess feasibility of projects.
• Works indirectly with line engineering and production departments to implement ECN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree