Controls Engineer

MX-Cienega de Flores

Mexico Careers Spanish (External)

Req #: 48489
Type: Full-Time

Panasonic Corporation of North America

				Overview:

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Job Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the development, validation, and release of electronic control products, software-enabled features, and supporting applications used in Hussmann equipment. This role interprets customer needs, translates them into functional control solutions, and leads cross‑functional activities related to new product development, customer-driven requests, and existing product improvements. The engineer will also provide technical support to internal teams and customers, ensuring reliable, safe, and effective control system performance.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Controls & Electronics Engineering

* Capture functional requirements and create design documentation for electronic control systems and PC based applications.

* Coordinate with suppliers and development partners to improve electronic designs for cost, quality, reliability, and functionality.

* Review system‑level control assemblies including embedded PCs, PLCs, power supplies, displays, sensors, wiring harnesses, and communication interfaces.

* Analyze and validate application‑specific electronics and 3rd‑party components for system compatibility and regulatory compliance.

* Perform system‑level and component‑level validation, testing, and analysis to ensure proper control operation and customer-driven functionality.

* Support validation of software behavior in control systems, including troubleshooting and identifying improvements.

* Contribute to the development of manuals, instructions, test procedures, user documentation, and technical bulletins.

Project Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

* Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, Field Service, and other teams to support new product development and product enhancements.

* Serve as a technical resource for field technicians, sales teams, and customers regarding control system behavior and product functionality.

* Create and communicate project plans, tasks, and deliverables; present concise updates at key milestones.

* Lead and support engineering activities required to meet KPIs, timelines, and customer expectations.

* Leverage internal and external experts to incorporate emerging technologies into Hussmann products and create competitive advantages.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Development

* Utilize diagnostic tools, validation equipment, and instrumentation to support development and troubleshooting of electronic control systems.

* Apply a strong understanding of refrigeration system behavior to evaluate control logic, sensor usage, and system protection strategies.

* Participate in continuous learning to grow expertise in electronics, control systems, refrigeration principles, and software validation.

* Support improvement of manufacturing processes through documentation, procedures, and control-related best practices.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

* 3+ years of hands-on experience with electronic control development, validation, or related HVAC/R control applications.

* Experience with Bill of Material Structures and Engineering Change processes.  

* Technical understanding of refrigeration systems, sensors, and control strategies.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

* Experience validating control system functionality at application and component levels.

* PLCs, embedded systems, ladder logic, structured text, or basic programming languages.

* Networking protocols (Ethernet, IP, UDP) and control protocols (CAN, BACnet, Modbus).

* Altium or other EDA tools (a plus, not required).

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

* Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

* Strong ownership, accountability, and solution‑driven mindset.
			
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