Controls Engineer

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable. We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Controls Engineer . This position reports to the Director of Engineering and will work in Pompano Beach, FL. As Controls Engineer of the Pompano Beach, FL team, you will be responsible for defining functional and performance requirements, coordinating system-level design and schematics, and ensuring seamless integration of electronics, software, refrigeration systems, and mechanical components. This individual would need to identify what could be done in house and what partnerships we would need then lead those partnerships. The individual will need to be able to manage internal and external resources with good product management skills. Keeping projects on schedule and meeting deadlines is key to a successful product launch. General Responsibilities Define functional, performance, and control requirements for HVAC systems. Translate HVAC thermodynamic behavior into engineering specifications. Design, tune, and validate HVAC control algorithms. Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication protocols. Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams. Support production launch and manufacturing readiness. Develop and review test plans, drawings, and support documentation. Support firmware updates and troubleshooting on legacy products on as needed basis Lead troubleshooting and aftersales technical support. What do we offer? You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Disability insurance (STD/LTD) 401 (k) with company match PTO Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose Paid maternity/paternity leave Tuition assistance Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym) Employee discounts on our incredible products Opportunities to make an impact SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in an engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, ora related field. Handson experience with HVAC or refrigeration systems, including thermodynamics, pressure/temperature relationships,componentbehavior, and system diagnostics. Experience defining systemlevel requirements and translating HVAC behavior into control logic or software specifications. Familiarity with embedded control systems, microcontrollers, and software/hardware interfaces. Experience integrating or troubleshooting PLC-based or embedded control systems (AllenBradley, Siemens, Beckhoff experience a plus). Understanding ofcommunication interfaces (CAN, J1939, NMEA2K, Modbus, SPI, I2C, etc.). Experience with HVAC system testing, instrumentation, data logging, and analysis. Experience writing or reviewing test plans and control strategies. Strong understanding of software design, development, validation, and documentation Experience in programming with C / C++ Understanding ofindustrial automation fundamentals and the ability tointerface embedded firmware withPLC-controlled equipment. To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics: Strong analytical andproblemsolvingskills, especially in multidisciplinary engineering environments. Ability to workcross functionallywith software, electrical, mechanical, and service teams. Highly organized with strong project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and drive initiatives through completion. Professional demeanor in customer, supplier, andcross functionalinteractions. Ability to work well independently and as part ofa strong team Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone Dometic’s Core Values To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things. Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us! Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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