Mechatronics Controls Engineer, Specialist

Flowserve Corporation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Kalamazoo, MI or Bethlehem, PA is seeking a technically strong Controls Engineer, Specialist, to develop, integrate, and validate control system solutions for mechatronic products. You will focus on controls architecture, PLC programming, diagnostics, and system validation, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, product management, and supplier teams.

The role emphasizes integrated controls, intelligent diagnostics, and cross-functional product development, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in control systems, mechatronic product development, or industrial power/control panels.
• Proven ability to move concepts to prototyping, testing, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Guide controls and electrical engineers on the overall architecture vision.
• Define and develop controls architecture for mechatronic systems with remote monitoring and diagnostics.
• Lead platform and device selection to meet product requirements for modularity and performance.
• Integrate electrical, mechanical, and controls components to meet system goals.
• Create, edit and maintain PLC programs using major PLC tools.
• Translate product needs into clear controls requirements and solutions.
• Support validation planning, system testing, and troubleshooting.
• Improve controls functionality and diagnostics integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet requirements.
• Prepare design documentation and validation records.

Skills

PLC programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

ABB Automation Builder

Allen-Bradley

CODESYS

Unitronics

Job description

Company Overview

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Position Name

Controls Engineer, Specialist (Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineer, Specialist)

Position Location

Kalamazoo, MI or Bethlehem, PA

Report to

Innovation Manager

We are seeking a technically strong and innovation-driven Controls Engineer responsible for developing, integrating, and validating control system solutions for mechatronic products and systems. This role focuses on controls architecture, PLC programming, diagnostics, and system validation while working closely with electrical, mechanical, product management, and supplier teams to deliver robust and manufacturable solutions. The position builds on Flowserve’s existing emphasis on integrated controls, intelligent diagnostics, and cross-functional product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide other controls and electrical engineers on executing the overall controls architecture vision
• Controls System Development - Define and develop controls architecture for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring, connectivity, and intelligent diagnostics.
• Lead platform and device selection to meet product requirements, including modularity, scalability, and system performance
• System Integration - Integrate electrical, mechanical, and controls components so the overall system performs the required tasks.
• PLC Programming - Create, edit, and maintain control programs using PLC tools such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related platforms.
• Requirements Support - Help translate product and system needs into clear controls requirements and technical solutions.
• Validation and Testing - Support validation planning, system testing, and troubleshooting to verify product performance and reliability.
• Diagnostics and Innovation - Improve controls functionality and enhance integration between mechanical components and intelligent control features, especially diagnostics.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, product management, project management, and suppliers to meet technical, timing, and customer requirements.
• Technical Documentation - Contribute to design requirements, development documentation, validation records, and technical reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in Control Systems, Mechatronic Product Development, Industrial Power and Control Panels, or related industrial technologies.
• Demonstrated success developing new products, technologies, or engineered solutions from concept through prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Strong capability in PLC programming and controls logic development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and contribute as a subject matter expert within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel, up to 20%, domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CODESYS and fieldbus
• Experience with industrial devices such as VFDs, Motion Controllers, Sensors, I/O.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet.
• Experience with industrial panel or system validation in a product development environment.
• Exposure to mechatronics, connected products, or intelligent diagnostics solutions.

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Req ID : R-20296

Job Family Group : Engineering

Job Family : EN Instrumentation and Control Engineer

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