Motor Controls Product Engineer
About The Position
Drive Innovation in Industrial Pumping Systems At Wilo USA, we are building the next generation of intelligent pumping solutions through innovation, engineering excellence, and advanced industrial technology. We are seeking a highly motivated Motors, Controls & Instrumentation (MC&I) Product Engineer to support the development, evaluation, testing, and integration of electric motors, VFDs, controls, instrumentation, and connectivity solutions for industrial pumping systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across electrical, mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and product development disciplines while solving complex real-world industrial challenges. If you have experience with motor systems, VFDs, industrial controls, instrumentation, and system integration — and want to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts product performance and innovation — we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in motor systems, electromechanical product engineering, controls engineering, or industrial automation
- Experience with: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI and SCADA systems, Industrial instrumentation and controls, and Industrial communication protocols
- Ability to read and interpret: P&IDs, Wiring diagrams, Electrical schematics, and I/O lists
- Hands-on troubleshooting and system integration experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pumping systems or rotating equipment
- Understanding of telemetry, wireless communications, and industrial networking
- Familiarity with reliability engineering methods including FMEA/DFMEA
- Experience working with UL, CSA, or CE product compliance standards
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and support the development of electric motors, VFDs, and motor control systems for new and existing pumping products
- Support motor sizing, inverter matching, control loop tuning, and system optimization
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams to define technical requirements
- Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols
- Support integration of Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CAN/CANopen, and related communication systems
- Assist with instrumentation specification, I/O validation, and controls integration
- Support telemetry and remote monitoring technologies including Wi-Fi, cellular, and LoRa/LPWAN communications
- Assist with networking and connectivity troubleshooting for smart pumping systems
- Develop and execute product validation and reliability testing
- Support test lab capability development and motor/VFD evaluation processes
- Perform failure analysis, FMEA/DFMEA activities, and root cause investigations
- Support pilot builds, manufacturing launch activities, and product release efforts
- Provide technical troubleshooting support for motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and control systems
- Coordinate with suppliers and support compliance efforts related to UL, CSA, and CE requirements
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Global Exposure & Innovation-Focused Culture
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
