Controls Engineer

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Hussmann Corporation, a Panasonic subsidiary in Missouri, seeks a Controls Engineer to develop, validate, and release electronic control products and software-enabled features for Hussmann equipment. You will translate customer needs into functional control solutions and lead cross-functional activities for new product development and enhancements.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Field Service to ensure proper control operation, regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Engineer I: 0-2 years experience; Engineer II: 2-5 years experience.
• Experience with Bill of Material Structures and Engineering Change processes.
• Technical understanding of refrigeration systems, sensors, and control strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience validating control system functionality at application and component levels.
• PLCs, embedded systems, ladder logic, structured text, or basic programming languages.
• Networking protocols (Ethernet, IP, UDP) and control protocols (CAN, BACnet, Modbus).
• Altium or other EDA tools (a plus, not required).
• Strong ownership, accountability, and solution driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Capture functional requirements and create design documentation for electronic control systems and PC based applications.
• Coordinate with suppliers and development partners to improve electronic designs for cost, quality, reliability, and functionality.
• Review system-level control assemblies including embedded PCs, PLCs, power supplies, displays, sensors, wiring harnesses, and communication interfaces.
• Analyze and validate application-specific electronics and 3rd-party components for system compatibility and regulatory compliance.
• Perform system-level and component-level validation, testing, and analysis to ensure proper control operation and customer-driven functionality.
• Support validation of software behavior in control systems, including troubleshooting and identifying improvements.
• Contribute to the development of manuals, instructions, test procedures, user documentation, and technical bulletins.
• Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, Field Service, and other teams to support new product development and product enhancements.
• Serve as a technical resource for field technicians, sales teams, and customers regarding control system behavior and product functionality.
• Create and communicate project plans, tasks, and deliverables; present concise updates at key milestones.
• Lead and support engineering activities required to meet KPIs, timelines, and customer expectations.
• Leverage internal and external experts to incorporate emerging technologies into Hussmann products and create competitive advantages.
• Utilize diagnostic tools, validation equipment, and instrumentation to support development and troubleshooting of electronic control systems.
• Apply a strong understanding of refrigeration system behavior to evaluate control logic, sensor usage, and system protection strategies.
• Participate in continuous learning to grow expertise in electronics, control systems, refrigeration principles, and software validation.
• Support improvement of manufacturing processes through documentation, procedures, and control-related best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

Embedded systems

Ladder logic

Structured text

Basic programming

Networking protocols

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

CAN, BACnet, Modbus

Job description

Overview

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the development, validation, and release of electronic control products, software-enabled features, and supporting applications used in Hussmann equipment. This role interprets customer needs, translates them into functional control solutions, and leads cross functional activities related to new product development, customer-driven requests, and existing product improvements. The engineer will also provide technical support to internal teams and customers, ensuring reliable, safe, and effective control system performance.

Responsibilities

• Capture functional requirements and create design documentation for electronic control systems and PC based applications.


• Coordinate with suppliers and development partners to improve electronic designs for cost, quality, reliability, and functionality.


• Review system-level control assemblies including embedded PCs, PLCs, power supplies, displays, sensors, wiring harnesses, and communication interfaces.


• Analyze and validate application-specific electronics and 3rd-party components for system compatibility and regulatory compliance.


• Perform system-level and component-level validation, testing, and analysis to ensure proper control operation and customer-driven functionality.


• Support validation of software behavior in control systems, including troubleshooting and identifying improvements.


• Contribute to the development of manuals, instructions, test procedures, user documentation, and technical bulletins.

Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, Field Service, and other teams to support new product development and product enhancements.


• Serve as a technical resource for field technicians, sales teams, and customers regarding control system behavior and product functionality.


• Create and communicate project plans, tasks, and deliverables; present concise updates at key milestones.


• Lead and support engineering activities required to meet KPIs, timelines, and customer expectations.


• Leverage internal and external experts to incorporate emerging technologies into Hussmann products and create competitive advantages.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Development

• Utilize diagnostic tools, validation equipment, and instrumentation to support development and troubleshooting of electronic control systems.


• Apply a strong understanding of refrigeration system behavior to evaluate control logic, sensor usage, and system protection strategies.


• Participate in continuous learning to grow expertise in electronics, control systems, refrigeration principles, and software validation.


• Support improvement of manufacturing processes through documentation, procedures, and control-related best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.


• Engineer l: 0-2 years experience


• Engineer ll: 2-5 years experience


• Experience with Bill of Material Structures and Engineering Change processes.


• Technical understanding of refrigeration systems, sensors, and control strategies.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.


• Experience validating control system functionality at application and component levels.


• PLCs, embedded systems, ladder logic, structured text, or basic programming languages.


• Networking protocols (Ethernet, IP, UDP) and control protocols (CAN, BACnet, Modbus).


• Altium or other EDA tools (a plus, not required).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.


• Strong ownership, accountability, and solution driven mindset.

Benefits & Perks - What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.


• Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.


• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.


• Paid Time-Off Benefits - Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.


• Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.


• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment - delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing - a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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