Lead Controls Architect for NPI & Smart Systems

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Controls Engineer to drive NPI projects, lead hardware and software design for new product controls, and shape the controls roadmap.

You will collaborate with product platform teams, vendors, and cross-functional groups to deliver robust control solutions. The role requires 8+ years in engineering with project management, expertise in electro-mechanical controls for HVAC, and strong reporting and testing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree or P.E. preferred.
• 8+ years engineering experience with technical PM in new product development
• 5+ years in electro-mechanical control systems, HVAC controls preferred
• Strong technical writing for controls/software specifications and test plans
• Familiar with PLC languages; experience with Modicon/Beckhoff or Carel preferred
• Familiarity with building management system protocols (BACNet, Modbus)
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; GitHub a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Controls projects and provide technical support through the activities listed below.
• Translate product requirements into controls software & hardware designs that meet function, quality, and cost targets
• Design systems to control fans, pumps, valves, sensors and other features that interact with customer building management systems and cloud
• Develop controls system verification and validation plan, and execute the plan
• Create panel drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and system configurators with product platform teams and suppliers
• Independently work with vendors to evaluate and qualify proposals to meet target cost and quality
• Lead cross-functional discussions for controls decisions and best practices for software development

Skills

Controls engineering

Project management

Technical writing

PLC programming

C/C++

BMS protocols (BACNet, Modbus)

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

AutoCAD

Github

Carel/Modicon/Beckhoff PLCs

VBA

Job description

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Controls Engineer to drive NPI projects, lead hardware and software design for new product controls, and shape the controls roadmap.

You will collaborate with product platform teams, vendors, and cross-functional groups to deliver robust control solutions. The role requires 8+ years in engineering with project management, expertise in electro-mechanical controls for HVAC, and strong reporting and testing skills.