Staff Engineer, Controls

Baltimore Air Coil • Full-time • Jessup, Maryland, United States • 1d ago

POSITION PURPOSE

The Staff Controls Engineer will participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) project teams, lead controls software and hardware design and development for assigned new products, contribute to the development of the controls (SMART) strategy and roadmap, and execute assigned roadmap initiatives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) project teams as a Controls representative, lead assigned NPI Controls projects, and provide technical support through the activities listed below:

Translate product requirements and specifications into controls software & hardware designs requirements and design documents that meet product function needs and quality & cost targets

Propose and present optimum controls solutions per each NPI controls spec

Design systems to control fan motors, pumps, valves, safety switches, heating elements, sensors, and other features that require data communication into and out of the BAC units for interaction with customer building management systems and other systems on cloud.

Develop controls system verification and validation plan, and execute the plan

Partner with the product platform teams and controls panel suppliers to create panel drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and system configurator

Work with vendors and contractors to evaluate suppliers and technical proposals and recommend solutions that achieve the target cost and quality for assigned Controls projects

Lead technical discussions with BAC internal cross-functional teams to communicate controls recommendations, coordinate decisions, and build agreement

Develop and document recommended practices for customer software development based on lessons learned from Controls projects

Establish testing procedure and define pass criteria for Controls systems, participate in lab testing, and analyze test data to optimize product performance characteristics

Lead assigned initiatives to improve consistency in software development and testing practices for controls systems across relevant business functions

Identify and implement product improvements and cost-out opportunities through participating in NPI projects or existing product sustaining projects

Prepare Controls-related Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to communicate controls design changes and software design or documentation changes

Support field issues as presented and work to satisfy the customer expectations

Prepare and present Controls-related technical training to relevant groups across the organization

Contribute technical recommendations to the Controls Strategy and develop implementation plans for assigned initiatives in support of Technology and Product Strategy planning

Identify opportunities and implement improvements for increasing Controls development velocity and quality

Learn, apply, and keep current with regulatory codes and standards such as IEC, NEC, UL, FM, and associated electrical codes in markets BAC participates in globally

NATURE & SCOPE

The Staff Controls Engineer reports to the Controls Engineering Manager as a part of the Global Engineering Department.  This role will have regular interaction with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, contractors, sales representatives, and end-user customers.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline. Advanced degree or P.E. a plus.

5+ years of engineering experience, including technical project leadership and a minimum of 2 years in new product development

3+ years of experience developing electromechanical control systems; experience with HVAC control systems is preferred

Proficiency in technical writing, specifically in controls/software specification writing, test plan writing, test plan execution

Familiar with software languages such as C/C++, Structured Text, and other PLC languages. Schneider Modicon, Beckhoff or Carel experience is preferred.

Familiarity with integrated communications via building management system (BMS) protocols such as BACNet and Modbus

Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office, VBA experience and AutoCAD family of products, experience with software revision programs (Github) a plus

Previous experience in laboratory testing processes, including instrumentation and measurement techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $90,000 to $154,100
 
BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.  
 
BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

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