Control Systems Engineer

Fulton; Village of Pulaski (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness club

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Profit‑share bonus

Job summary

Fulton is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, test, and maintain complex control systems for commercial equipment. You will work on software/hardware integration, user interfaces, and reliability improvements.

The role requires PLC ladder logic experience, proficiency in C/C++/C#, and a collaborative approach across cross-functional teams to meet safety, cost, and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS, Mechatronics, SE, or related field.
• 3+ years PLC ladder logic programming preferred.
• Proficiency in procedural programming (C) and OO programming (C++/C#).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve control systems (hardware, software, GUI).
• Perform hardware qualification and validation to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues using root-cause analysis.
• Provide training and technical support to teams and customers.
• Travel to support development, training, testing, and data collection.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation.

Skills

Controls hardware

PLC ladder logic

C

C++

C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PLC ladder logic

C

C++

C#

Job description

Overview

The Fulton Companies is a private multi-national group of companies headquartered in Pulaski, NY, USA. Our founder, Lewis Palm, pioneered the engineering of steam boilers and associated equipment for the laundry and dry-cleaning markets, inventing the first Vertical Tubeless Boiler in 1949. With the expansion of products and knowledge over the years, we are well known in many everyday applications, including food processing, pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government or military sectors. Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We strive for energy efficiencies, global impact, and environmental responsibility. Fulton has served as an industry leader of emerging heat transfer technologies for more than 70 years! Our culture thrives on the HEART values of the company and takes pride in our people. We encourage continued training and learning to grow you and your career with Fulton.

Benefits

At Fulton we value our employees and therefore offer competitive compensation, an onsite fitness club, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation time, paid holidays, and a profit‑share bonus.

Overall Responsibility

The Control Systems Engineer develops, tests, and maintains complex control systems that govern the operation of commercial equipment. This role requires a proficiency in software development and an aptitude for electronics and hands‑on hardware testing. The engineer must value both function and form, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that meet or exceed targets for reliability, safety, features, cost, and performance in a manner consistent with the company values and operating philosophy.

Accountabilities

• Controls Development – designs, develops, and continuously improves control systems, inclusive of hardware, software, and graphical user interfaces. Translates functional requirements into reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation with a focus on an exceptional user experience.
• Quality Assurance Testing – performs hardware qualification and systematic validation to ensure control systems meet quality standards and align with user‑experience goals, ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality product to customers.
• Issue Resolution – troubleshoots, replicates, and resolves complex system issues using structured root‑cause analysis to restore intended functionality and prevent future recurrence.
• Technical Resource – provides training and support to internal teams and customers. Serves as a subject‑matter expert delivering timely and effective assistance in a professional and customer‑focused manner.
• Travel – willing to travel to support development, training, troubleshooting, testing, and data‑collection activities.
• Documentation – creates and maintains clear, accurate technical documentation, including specifications, changes, and user‑facing materials; communicates progress and issues effectively to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting controls hardware and software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ladder logic programming, with proficiency in procedural programming (e.g., C) and object‑oriented programming (e.g., C++ or C#).

Demonstrated Critical Competencies

• Communication – ability to ensure information is passed on to others who should be kept informed; ability to express oneself clearly in conversation, interaction, and business writing.
• Analytical Thinking – ability to tackle a problem using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Technical Expertise – ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area, and a propensity for continuing education and training.
• Thoroughness – ensuring work and information is complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings, courses, and presentations, following up to ensure agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Stress Management – ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure or with unpredictable surges in workload, and maintain self‑control in the face of hostility or provocation.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive Motion – substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Sitting – employee needs to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Vision – close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, and using tools.
• Travel – work requires travel by walking on foot, car, or airplane and may include extended periods of walking or sitting.

Fulton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Fulton is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.