Position Name: Controls Engineer, Specialist (Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineer, Specialist)
Position Location: Kalamazoo, MI or Bethlehem, PA
Report to: Innovation Manager
Req ID: R-20296Mechatronics Controls Engineer, SpecialistYour Role and Impact
The Mechatronics Controls Engineer, Specialist will be a key member of Flowserve's Innovation Team, helping transform new ideas into commercially viable products through rapid development and validation.
This role is responsible for developing, integrating, and validating control-system solutions for mechatronic products and systems while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver robust, scalable, and manufacturable solutions for high-growth markets. The position plays a critical role in advancing innovative technologies from concept through proof-of-concept, testing, and commercialization.
Key Responsibilities- Guide controls and electrical engineers in executing the overall controls architecture vision for new product development initiatives.
- Define and develop controls architectures for mechatronic systems, including connectivity, remote monitoring, intelligent diagnostics, and automation features.
- Lead platform and device selection activities to support product performance, scalability, modularity, and reliability requirements.
- Integrate electrical, mechanical, and controls components to ensure complete system functionality and performance.
- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs utilizing platforms such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related technologies.
- Translate product and system requirements into effective controls solutions and technical specifications.
- Support validation planning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification activities.
- Enhance controls functionality through innovative diagnostics, connectivity, and intelligent control capabilities.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, product management, project management, and supplier partners to achieve project objectives.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, validation records, design specifications, technical reviews, and engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in control systems, mechatronic product development, industrial power systems, control panels, or related technologies.
- Demonstrated success developing new products, technologies, or engineered solutions from concept through prototype development, testing, and validation.
- Strong PLC programming and controls logic development experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to independently lead technical efforts and serve as a subject matter expert within a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CODESYS programming environments and fieldbus technologies.
- Experience working with industrial devices including VFDs, motion controllers, sensors, and I/O systems.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet-based networks.
- Experience supporting industrial panel or system validation activities within a product development environment.
- Exposure to mechatronics, connected products, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or intelligent diagnostics technologies.
- Experience working in innovation, research and development, or advanced product development environments.
What We Can Offer You
At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
Job Category
Engineering
Travel RequiredUp to 25%
Skills Required
- Expertise in mechanical engineering
- Expertise in electrical engineering
- Expertise in controls engineering
- Expertise in automation engineering
- Expertise in software engineering
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
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What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
