Motors, Controls, & Instrumentation Product Engineer
About The Position
Wilo USA is seeking a Product Engineer – Motors, Controls & Instrumentation (MC&I) to help develop the next generation of intelligent pumping solutions. This role identifies, evaluates, specifies, develops, tests, and integrates electric motors, VFDs, controls, instrumentation, and connectivity technologies into Wilo pump products and systems. You’ll work across Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to take motor and controls solutions from concept through validation, product launch, and lifecycle support. If you enjoy combining product development, motor technology, industrial controls, testing, and hands-on problem solving, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on Wilo’s products and future technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
- 3–5 years of experience in motor, electromechanical, controls, automation, or product engineering
- Demonstrated experience with electric motors, motor controls, VFDs, or related technologies
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial instrumentation, or controls integration
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and I/O lists
- Experience troubleshooting electromechanical or industrial control systems
- Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Product Management, and external suppliers
Nice To Haves
- AC, DC, BLDC, ECM, permanent-magnet, induction, synchronous, or related motor technologies
- Pumps, rotating equipment, HVAC, or other industrial electromechanical products
- Motor testing, reliability testing, FMEA/DFMEA, and failure analysis
- Supplier identification, qualification, and technical development
- Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CAN/CANopen, or similar communications
- Telemetry, wireless communications, and remote monitoring
- UL, CSA, or CE product compliance
- Master’s degree
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and specify motors, VFDs, controls, instrumentation, and connectivity technologies for new and existing pump products.
- Identify motor and controls suppliers, assess technical capabilities, lead technical reviews, support prototypes, and resolve issues through product launch.
- Support motor/VFD matching, PLC/HMI/SCADA integration, control-loop tuning, sensors, transmitters, control valves, and I/O.
- Configure and troubleshoot technologies such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CAN/CANopen, and related industrial networks.
- Develop and support performance, efficiency, durability, and reliability testing; analyze results and contribute to failure analysis, FMEA/DFMEA, and corrective action.
- Assist with telemetry, wireless communications, remote monitoring, and basic industrial networking.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality on pilot builds, manufacturability, supplier qualification, engineering changes, and product release.
- Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, controls, instrumentation, and connectivity issues for internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Assist with applicable UL, CSA, CE, and other product certification requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Global Engineering Exposure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
