Controls Engineer, Senior

Controls Engineer, Senior

Req ID: R-20484

Your Role and Impact

The Controls Engineer, Senior will be a key member of Flowserve's 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. You will play a critical role in advancing innovative technologies from concept through prototype development, testing, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide controls and electrical engineers in executing the overall controls architecture vision for innovative product development programs.
• Define and develop controls architectures for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring, connectivity, intelligent diagnostics, and automation capabilities.
• Select platforms, controllers, devices, and components to meet product requirements related to performance, scalability, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Integrate electrical, mechanical, software, and controls components to ensure complete system functionality and performance.
• Create, modify, and maintain PLC programs using platforms such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and similar technologies.
• Translate product and system requirements into effective controls solutions, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Develop and execute validation plans, performance testing activities, troubleshooting efforts, and reliability assessments.
• Improve controls functionality through advanced diagnostics, intelligent monitoring capabilities, and innovative system integration.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management, product management, and supplier partners.
• Support prototype development activities and transition successful concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Contribute to technical reviews, design documentation, validation records, engineering standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing control systems, mechatronic products, industrial power systems, control panels, or related industrial technologies.
• Demonstrated success developing new products or technologies from concept through prototyping, testing, validation, and commercialization.
• Strong PLC programming experience and controls logic development capabilities.
• Experience supporting system integration activities involving electrical, mechanical, and controls components.
• Ability to develop controls architectures and technical solutions for complex engineered systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering and business teams.
• Ability to independently lead technical efforts and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming and developing solutions using CODESYS environments.
• Experience working with fieldbus technologies and industrial communication networks.
• Experience integrating industrial devices such as VFDs, motion controllers, sensors, actuators, and I/O systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols including Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and industrial Ethernet networks.
• Experience with industrial panel design, testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Experience supporting product development programs in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Exposure to mechatronics, connected products, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or intelligent diagnostics technologies.
• Experience developing solutions that include remote monitoring, connectivity, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Knowledge of product validation methodologies and reliability testing practices.
• Experience working within innovation, research and development, or advanced engineering environments.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, 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 you're in.

Our benefits include:

• 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

Benefits vary by job, location, and/or collective bargaining agreement.