Project Engineer - Control Systems

Twin Disc; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

EAP

Professional growth

Job summary

Twin Disc is seeking a Project Engineer - Control Systems to lead embedded control initiatives from concept through production.

You will drive cross-functional teams, design and review electronic control hardware, and coordinate software/hardware development, documentation, and validation for mission-critical applications worldwide.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years in embedded systems, with travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in embedded control systems development.
• Experience in vehicle, powertrain, marine, or industrial control preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system projects from requirements through release.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Develop hardware schematics and PCB layouts.
• Document specifications, validation plans, and compliance records.
• Support system integration and performance verification.

Skills

Embedded systems

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Git

Job description

Project Engineer - Control SystemsDrive Innovation. Power Performance. Shape the Future.

At Twin Disc, we engineer the systems that keep industries moving. As a global leader in power transmission technology, Twin Disc designs and manufactures advanced drivetrain and control solutions serving the marine, off-highway, and industrial markets worldwide.

We are seeking a Project Engineer - Control Systems to join our innovative engineering team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, leading cross-functional projects, and developing next-generation control technologies that power mission-critical applications around the globe.

What You'll Do

As a Project Engineer - Control Systems, you'll lead the development and integration of embedded control technologies from concept through production.

Project Leadership

• Manage control system projects through requirements definition, design, testing, validation, and product release
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to achieve technical, cost, quality, and schedule objectives
• Coordinate activities across Twin Disc global engineering organizations and external development partners
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and new technology implementation

Control Systems Design & Development

• Lead the design and review of electronic control hardware, including schematics and PCB layouts
• Coordinate embedded software and hardware development activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, validation plans, and compliance records
• Support system integration and performance verification activities

Technical Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert for control system applications and product support
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues through root cause analysis
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to improve product performance and reliability
• Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive future innovation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded control systems development
• Experience within vehicle, powertrain, heavy equipment, marine, or industrial control applications preferred
• Proven success leading engineering projects and working within multidisciplinary teams

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems architecture and control systems design
• Programming experience with:
  • Embedded C
  • C#
  • VB.Net
• Experience using:
  • Altium Designer
  • LabView
  • MATLAB
  • Version control systems
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems; SmarTeam experience preferred
• Understanding of electronics design, validation testing, and system integration

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
• Valid passport required

Why Join Twin Disc?

At Twin Disc, you'll work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer an environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions have a direct impact on products used around the world.

Total Rewards Package

• Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance
• Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Industry-leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off and holiday shutdown
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to global engineering teams and advanced technologies

Twin Disc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affi…