Controls Engineer

DISHER

Controls Engineer designing electrical and control systems for a leading thermal management solutions company. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeKnoxville • Missouri, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and improve electrical and control systems for chiller products.
Work cross-functionally with mechanical, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Develop control system architectures and schematics for new and revised products.
Ensure control panel and system designs meet UL requirements and support UL certification activities.
Perform risk assessments, design reviews, and implement safety controls for control systems.
Support product validation: develop test plans, debugging field issues, and iterate designs for manufacturability.
Provide technical support for customers and field service teams; create troubleshooting guides and training material.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years’ experience in controls engineering or related role, focused on product design for low-to-mid volume manufacturing.
Hands-on PLC programming experience (Carel, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent); HMI/SCADA development experience preferred.
Working knowledge of UL certification process and UL panel-building requirements (e.g. UL508A).
Proficient with electrical CAD/schematic tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar) and experience producing manufacturing documentation.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).
Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills; experience with on-site commissioning is a plus.
Demonstrated competence with specifying industrial control components: motor starters, VFDs, contactors, relays, safety devices, and enclosures.
Clear technical writing skills and experience creating BOMs, wiring diagrams, and build instructions.
Excellent problem solving, collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The company is values-driven and focused on delivering cutting-edge cooling solutions through innovation, precision, and collaboration.
Team members operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where they are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and continuously improve processes.
You’ll join a growing, team-oriented organization that emphasizes both professional development and measurable results while maintaining an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls engineeringPLC programmingHMI developmentSCADA developmentelectrical CAD toolsmanufacturing documentationindustrial communication protocolstroubleshootingcommissioningspecifying industrial control components

Soft Skills

problem solvingcollaborationcommunicationtechnical writing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringUL certificationUL508A