Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Controls Engineer. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will work in Pompano Beach, FL.

As Manufacturing Controls Engineer of the Pompano Beach, FL team, you will serve in a critical role focused on optimizing and improving the performance, reliability, and automation of manufacturing and test equipment. This position enhances existing systems to drive greater efficiency, uptime, safety, and product quality, while also supporting the design and development of new equipment and controls solutions when required. By combining traditional equipment engineering with modern industrial controls, automation, and programming expertise, this role strengthens overall production capabilities across the organization.

General Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality, while also supporting the design and development of new solutions as needed.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost analyses, and proposals for new production technologies.
• Support cross-functional integration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams.
• Implement preventive maintenance strategies and improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Develop, program, and implement PLC and HMI screens from scratch.
• Analyze and interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, and system architectures.
• Design or modify control panels, support panel selection, layout, and integration.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems using engineering fundamentals and multimeter diagnostics.
• Support CANBus communication setup, data acquisition, machine communication, and test-stand control logic.
• Develop automation sequences to improve production efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Identify automation opportunities for production, testing, quality assurance, and safety, drive implementation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis and modern controls solutions.

What do we offer?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of equipment engineering or automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, C, Java, JavaScript, C++ or similar).
• Fluency in reading electrical wiring diagrams and understanding control system architecture.
• Experience with manufacturing automation systems, process optimization, and equipment integration.
• PLC knowledge and experience with Allen-Bradley, Carel, or Opto22 platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven experience with electronics, analog, power, and digital circuit design.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interface issues and understanding of hardware system designs.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations (UL, CSA, CE, and other regulatory requirements).
• Familiar with QFD, Design and Process FMEAs.
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software. I.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Structured, analytical problem-solving.
• Practical, hands-on mindset
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via e-mail, or on the telephone.
• Safety-first behavior
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
• Adaptability and learning ability
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Calm under pressure / effective during downtime.
• Strong ownership mentality.

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. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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