Mechatronics Controls Engineer, Specialist

Position Name: Controls Engineer Specialist (Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineer Specialist)

Position Location: Kalamazoo MI or Bethlehem PA

Report to: Innovation Manager

Req ID: R-20296

Mechatronics Controls Engineer Specialist

Your Role and Impact

The Mechatronics Controls Engineer Specialist will be a key member of Flowserves Innovation Team helping transform new ideas into commercially viable products through rapid development and validation.

This role is responsible for developing integrating and validating control-system solutions for mechatronic products and systems while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver robust scalable and manufacturable solutions for high-growth markets. The position plays a critical role in advancing innovative technologies from concept through proof-of-concept testing and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide controls and electrical engineers in executing the overall controls architecture vision for new product development initiatives.
• Define and develop controls architectures for mechatronic systems including connectivity remote monitoring intelligent diagnostics and automation features.
• Lead platform and device selection activities to support product performance scalability modularity and reliability requirements.
• Integrate electrical mechanical and controls components to ensure complete system functionality and performance.
• Develop modify and maintain PLC programs utilizing platforms such as ABB Automation Builder Allen-Bradley CODESYS Unitronics and related technologies.
• Translate product and system requirements into effective controls solutions and technical specifications.
• Support validation planning testing troubleshooting and performance verification activities.
• Enhance controls functionality through innovative diagnostics connectivity and intelligent control capabilities.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering electrical engineering product management project management and supplier partners to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation validation records design specifications technical reviews and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in control systems mechatronic product development industrial power systems control panels or related technologies.
• Demonstrated success developing new products technologies or engineered solutions from concept through prototype development testing and validation.
• Strong PLC programming and controls logic development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to independently lead technical efforts and serve as a subject matter expert within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% including domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CODESYS programming environments and fieldbus technologies.
• Experience working with industrial devices including VFDs motion controllers sensors and I/O systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus Profinet and Ethernet-based networks.
• Experience supporting industrial panel or system validation activities within a product development environment.
• Exposure to mechatronics connected products Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or intelligent diagnostics technologies.
• Experience working in innovation research and development or advanced product development environments.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve youll find a range of options to fit your and your familys needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life youre in.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Life Supplemental Life Child Spousal and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities

Job Category

Engineering

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Required Experience:

IC