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About the Role

The Controls Engineer I is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and supporting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems used in industrial and HVAC equipment. This role works closely with engineering, production, suppliers, service teams, and customers to develop innovative control solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and support product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC-based control systems to manage functions such as sequencing, temperature, pressure, flow, current, voltage, and timing.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), technical manuals, and related engineering documentation.
• Develop and document system sequences of operation, control logic diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Provide technical support during pre-sales and post-sales activities, including customer discussions and control system reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams, assemblers, and electrical wirers to resolve control system design and build issues.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and implement software and firmware updates to resolve product performance issues.
• Optimize existing control programs and continuously improve system functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Partner with suppliers and external engineering resources to resolve technical challenges, evaluate new technologies, and improve product capabilities.
• Obtain supplier quotations, support component qualification activities, and prepare purchasing requisitions.
• Support quality initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites, suppliers, or Schneider Electric facilities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, industrial equipment, HVAC systems, or related fields.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, control panel design, and industrial control components.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with commercial HVAC, liquid cooling systems, air cooling systems, or data center infrastructure.
• Knowledge of industry communication protocols and control networks.
• Experience with Carel, Modicon, or similar control platforms.
• Familiarity with GitHub or version control systems.
• Experience working with UL, ETL, NEC, IEC, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, motors, piping systems, electro-mechanical assemblies, or industrial equipment.

Skills

• Controls System Design
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting
• Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
• Technical Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Lifecycle Support
• Customer Technical Support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Supplier Qualification & Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Location

• Buffalo NY

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 3 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

Salary/Compensations

• USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year

Benefits

• Medical (with member reward points)
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leaves
• Well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• Company share ownership
• 401(k) with match
• Performance discussions
• Global opportunities
• Schneider Career Hub
• Learning platforms like Coursera
• Volunteer leave
• Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
• Youth education initiatives
• Military leave benefits

About the Company

• €40 billion global revenue
• +9% organic growth
• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
• Schneider Electric aspires to be the inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
• We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values.
• We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
• At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value.
• Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity

• Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Schneider Electric considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
• Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.