Sr Controls Engineer

Teal Energi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Energi seeks an experienced engineer to lead the development and validation of engine control systems, including hardware and embedded software components. The role involves supporting commissioning and startup activities and diagnosing system-level issues in the field.

Responsibilities include analyzing test data, implementing improvements, and coordinating with cross-functional teams across locations to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Designing and validating control systems for engines or similar equipment.
• Hands-on experience supporting equipment in field or commissioning environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern control system development tools and diagnostic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation of engine control systems, including hardware and embedded software components
• Support commissioning and startup activities
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues encountered during deployment
• Analyze operational data to generate actionable recommendations for customers
• Plan and execute validation campaigns aligned with project schedules
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery

Skills

Controls development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project execution

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Embedded software tools

Control system development tools

Diagnostics techniques

Job description

This position is responsible for the development, validation, and execution of control systems. The role operates at the intersection of engineering design, commissioning, and technical problem solving, collaborating across distributed engineering teams and customer sites to deliver reliable and high-performing control strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging product development and real-world application while driving continuous system improvement.

Job Duties:

Controls Development

• Lead development and validation of engine control systems, including hardware and embedded software components
• Support commissioning and startup activities
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues encountered during deployment
• Analyze operational and test data to generate actionable recommendations for customers

Product Improvement & Technical Ownership

• Identify and implement enhancements to system performance, reliability, and control architecture
• Contribute to new product concepts, feature development, and technical documentation
• Support continuous improvement of control strategies based on field feedback and validation results

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Plan and execute validation campaigns aligned with project schedules and technical objectives
• Track progress across multiple workstreams and maintain visibility with internal stakeholders
• Define task scopes, set priorities, and support closure of technical gaps within teams
• Provide technical guidance and support to service and field personnel
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple geographic locations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as a key point of contact for controls-related topics across North America and global teams

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience designing and validating control systems for internal combustion engines or similar equipment
• Strong knowledge of modern control system development tools, methodologies, and diagnostic techniques
• Hands‑on experience supporting equipment in field or commissioning environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage technically complex projects and contribute within cross‑functional teams
• Strong project execution skills, including planning, progress tracking, and delivery management
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Experience managing technical scope, timelines, and deliverables within engineering programs
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.