Control System Product Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Product Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves innovative product research and development, designing control systems, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills and a keen attention to detail. With opportunities for international support and travel, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration markets. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including profit-sharing and employee stock ownership.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Profit Sharing Bonuses

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Company-paid Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering experience, entry-level candidates considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and implement control systems for production units.
• Support marketing and production with customer inquiries and training.

Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Job Description

The Product Development Team at EVAPCO, located at Evapco’s Alcoil facility in York, PA, supports the HVAC, Industrial Refrigeration, and Power markets across all 22 Evapco locations in 10 countries. EVAPCO’s Product Development Engineers develop next-generation technologies to meet the evolving needs of our global customers. This position involves completing critical engineering tasks for new product development, maintaining existing products, and supporting various departments including Production, Manufacturing, and Marketing.

We seek self-motivated engineers with effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build relationships with global team members, represent Evapco in industry organizations, and occasionally support customers through virtual and onsite assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Product Research and Development
2. Designing, programming, and implementing control systems for production units.
3. Interacting with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
4. Creating certified drawings, project-specific production drawings, electrical schematics, and bills of materials.
5. Updating documentation for internal and external use.
6. Coordinating with other facilities to update and create part specifications for control system components.
7. Planning, overseeing, and executing tests on electrical components before their implementation.
8. Preparing technical reports and summaries of R&D tests.
9. Providing international support for control systems, working with third-party suppliers worldwide.
10. Supporting R&D with controls-related questions, troubleshooting, and lab expansion projects.
11. Collaborating across departments to facilitate new product development and participate in industry organizations for test code and certification development.

Marketing and Application Assistance:

• Supporting marketing by responding to customer inquiries and requests.
• Occasionally traveling to customer sites for start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Developing solutions for customer requests related to control system modifications or additions.

Production Assistance:

• Supporting production scheduling, questions, and factory testing.
• Training factory technicians on control system assembly and testing procedures.
• Coordinating with field technicians during start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of installed equipment.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, reliable documentation, and follow-through.
• 2-5 years of engineering experience; entry-level candidates with a relevant degree will also be considered.

Location:

• Onsite in York, PA, with occasional visits to the Evapco headquarters in Taneytown, MD.
• Travel expected 10-15% for conferences, customer sites, and manufacturing facilities.

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary includes base pay and profit-sharing bonuses.
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Profit sharing bonuses paid twice annually.
• Pretax Savings & Investment Plan.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Maternity, Paternity Leave, and Bereavement Pay.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, with options for additional coverage.
• Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability.