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Controls Engineer at disher: Knoxville, Stany Zjednoczone; Na miejscu; Inżynieria, produkcja i budownictwo. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Knoxville, Stany Zjednoczone, Na miejscu
- Role classification: Inżynieria, produkcja i budownictwo
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Controls Engineer - (Hybrid) Knoxville, TN - (Remote) West Michigan
DISHER is currently partnering with an innovative thermal management solutions company in search of a Controls Engineer to join their team. This organization focuses on advanced cooling technologies that help customers improve performance and efficiency across a range of industries. They are a fast-growing startup innovating the best process cooling equipment in the industry, and they’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you’ll design, develop, test, and improve electrical and control systems for our chiller products, working cross-functionally with mechanical, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
This role may be either hybrid in Knoxville, TN area or remote from West MI.
What it's like to work here:
The company is values-driven and focused on delivering cutting-edge cooling solutions through innovation, precision, and collaboration. Team members operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where they are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and continuously improve processes. You’ll join a growing, team-oriented organization that emphasizes both professional development and measurable results while maintaining an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.
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 programming experience (Carel, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent); HMI/SCADA development experience preferred.
- 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) and experience producing manufacturing documentation.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).
- Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills; experience with on-site commissioning is a plus.
- Demonstrated competence with specifying industrial control components: motor starters, VFDs, contactors, relays, safety devices, and enclosures.
- Clear technical writing skills and experience creating BOMs, wiring diagrams, and build instructions.
- Excellent problem solving, collaboration and communication skills.
- 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
- Resilience working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with shifting priorities
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work with prototype hardware.