Company

9909

ControlsEngineer

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Controls Engineer. Skills: Controls Engineering, PLC programming, Electrical Schematics. Develop control system architectures. Design electrical panels”

What You'll Achieve.

release backplane assembly and wire harness drawings; release Bills of Materials (BOMs); release manufacturing work instructions; designs meet UL requirements; support UL certification/submission; designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards; balance cost, manufacturability, and performance; support production ramp-up; support product & process development; support cost reduction; provide root-cause analysis and corrective actions

Industry & Context.

9909
Problems you'll solve

problem solving; troubleshoot; debug; root-cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

work with prototype hardware, lift up to 40 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience, 5+ years’ experience in controls engineering or related role, Hands-on PLC programming experience (Carel, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent), Working knowledge of UL certification process and UL panel-building requirements (e.g. UL508A), Proficient with electrical CAD/schematic tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar), experience producing manufacturing documentation, Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.), troubleshooting and commissioning experience, Demonstrated competence with specifying industrial control components: motor starters, VFDs, contactors, relays, safety devices, and enclosures, Clear technical writing skills, experience creating BOMs, wiring diagrams, and build instructions, Excellent problem solving, collaboration and communication skills

Nice to Have

HMI/SCADA development experience, on-site commissioning is a plus, Experience with UL submission paperwork and working directly with testing labs, Experience with low-to-mid volume manufacturing processes and DFM for electrical assemblies, Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and version control, Relevant certifications (e.g., Rockwell/Siemens, NFPA 79 knowledge, safety certifications), Hands-on prototyping and/or test experience, Background in Lean Product Development principles & tools, Basic budgeting and cost containment skills, Basic understanding of ISO 9000 (or similar quality system) design requirements

What You'll Do.

Develop control system architectures

Design electrical panels

Create electrical schematics

Troubleshoot PLC software

Ensure control panel designs meet UL requirements

Support UL certification/submission

Perform risk assessments

Implement safety controls

Support product validation

Perform commissioning

Iterate designs for manufacturability

Provide technical support

Create troubleshooting guides

Create training material

Support production ramp-up

Support product & process development

Support cost reduction

Process Engineering Change Requests

Process Engineering Change Orders

Troubleshoot field and production issues

Provide root-cause analysis

Provide corrective actions

Ensure product designs meet regulatory standards

Support project planning

Track project schedules

Conduct design reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work with other designers/engineers; Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams; Work with suppliers and manufacturing

Communication Scope

Clear technical writing skills; communication skills

Process & Methodology

project planning, schedule tracking

Full Job Description

## What you'll get to do Develop control system architectures and schematics for new and revised products. Design and specify electrical panels, enclosures, wiring harnesses, I/O layouts, and component selection for production and serviceability. Create and maintain electrical (AC & DC power, control) schematics, and work with other designers/engineers to release backplane assembly and wire harness drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing work instructions. Develop and troubleshoot Carel PLC software for chiller control. Ensure control panel and system designs meet UL requirements (e.g. UL60335-2-40) and support UL certification/submission activities; coordinate with testing labs or certifying bodies as needed. Perform risk assessments, design reviews, and DFMEA for control systems; implement safety controls and interlocks per applicable standards. Support product validation: develop test plans, perform commissioning, debug field issues, and iterate designs for manufacturability and reliability. Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams to balance cost, manufacturability, and performance for low-to-mid volume production. Provide technical support for customers and field service teams; create troubleshooting guides and training material. Work with suppliers and manufacturing to support production ramp-up, product & process development, and cost reduction. Create / process Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and Orders (ECO’s). Troubleshoot field and production issues; provide root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Ensure product designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Support project planning, schedule tracking, design reviews, and documentation. ## What will make you successful Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5+ years’ experience in controls engineering or related role, focused on product design for low-to-mid volume manufacturing. Hands-on PLC program

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