Controls Field Engineer

Twin Disc, Incorporated; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Twin Disc, Incorporated is seeking a Controls Field Engineer to join our Mount Pleasant team. You will configure, troubleshoot, and support control systems across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic domains, interfacing with customers during commissioning and field support.

You will contribute to product development, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives while traveling to customer sites to deliver hands-on engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience (10+ years).
• Experience with embedded systems and languages such as C, C#, VB.NET.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems; data acquisition and CAN (SAE J1939).
• Proficiency with MS Office; editors, compilers, revision control tools, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and travel readiness with valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and support control systems for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic applications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (design specs, test plans, reports).
• Evaluate hardware/software deviation requests and suggest design improvements.
• Create BOMs and product modifications.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Support Production and Product Service with technical expertise.
• Test software/hardware and generate test reports.
• Assist with new technologies and control solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and support.

Skills

Embedded systems

C

C#

VB.NET

CAN SAE J1939

Data acquisition

Electrical systems

Mechanical knowledge

Revision control

PLM/PDM

Education

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

Equivalent experience (10+ years)

Tools

MS Office

PLM/PDM systems

Revision control tools

Job description

Power Innovation with Twin Disc

At Twin Disc, we are a global leader in power transmission technology, delivering innovative solutions that help customers succeed around the world. Our culture is built on engineering excellence, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. We offer a flexible, outcome-focused work environment where talented professionals can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a Controls Field Engineer to join our team in Mount Pleasant, WI. This role combines hands‑on field engineering with control system development, providing opportunities to work both at customer sites and within the engineering organization to support and enhance our products.

Position Summary

As a Controls Field Engineer, you will configure, troubleshoot, and support application‑specific control systems across a variety of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. You will work directly with customers during commissioning and field support activities while also contributing to product development, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, traveling to customer locations, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and support control systems for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic applications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and engineering reports.
• Evaluate hardware and software deviation requests and recommend design improvements.
• Create product modifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for product and system issues.
• Support Production and Product Service teams with technical expertise.
• Test software and hardware systems and generate comprehensive test reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new technologies and control solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Or equivalent experience (10+ years in a related field)
• Experience with embedded systems and programming languages such as:
  • C
  • C#
  • VB.NET
• Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with:
  • Data acquisition equipment
  • CAN communications, including SAE J1939
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using editors, compilers, revision control tools, and PLM/PDM systems.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating cross‑functional engineering projects and activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software systems.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Previous experience in a customer‑facing, field engineering, commissioning, or technical support role.

Why Twin Disc?

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace where your expertise truly matters. Our competitiveTotal Rewardspackage includes:

• Flexible work schedule supporting work‑life balance
• Competitive base salary and annual incentive plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with exceptional employer match
• Generous paid time off with a holiday shutdown
• Wellness Program participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with robust resources
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, high‑performing global team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Twin Disc is an Equal Opportunity and Affdiative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.