Now Hiring: Controls Design Engineer (Engineer III)

Location: On-site Full-Time

Sunnen Products Company is seeking a skilled Controls Design Engineer to develop and support complex control systems for custom industrial machinery. This role focuses heavily on embedded C programming for motion control and real-time applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage machine control projects from concept to delivery (on time & on budget)
• Design electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems
• Write embedded C code for industrial PCs and hardware interfacing
• Specify and size servo motors and VFDs
• Design and debug electrical control panels
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and testing of control systems
• Ensure systems meet NFPA 79, CE, and other applicable standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 7-10 years of experience in control systems or embedded engineering
• Strong embedded C and C++ programming skills, especially for real-time applications
• Experience working close to hardware (servo systems, sensors, I/O, etc.)
• Familiar with 2D CAD for wiring diagrams and electrical design
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and system integration
• Knowledge of ERP, CRM, and CAD/CAM software systems is a plus

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (PPO & HDHP with HSA contribution)
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off & paid plant closure between Christmas and New Year's

If you're an engineer who enjoys hands-on development and working close to the hardware, this is a great opportunity to work on highly customized machinery in a collaborative environment.

Apply today!