Electronics Controls Systems Engineer Bradford White - 2.7 Middleville, MI Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications New product introduction engineering projects Requirements specification Electro-mechanical components Requirements design Embedded systems Electronic sensors Electrical system design Reliability analysis System design for system development Bachelor's degree in engineering Quality risk management Embedded software Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) Requirements analysis Design engineering Requirements management Quality control problem-solving Product design Technical troubleshooting support Design of mechanical systems Functional quality evaluation testing Mechanical product validation projects Sensors Product quality failure Mechanical troubleshooting Validation design Failure analysis Electrical control system design
Full Job Description Primary Function:
The Electronics Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the development, integration, and validation of electronic and electromechanical systems for residential and commercial water heating products. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in both electrical and mechanical engineering principles, along with extensive experience designing and delivering reliable, cost-effective appliance systems from concept through production.
Responsibilities:
Lead the system-level design and development of electronic controls and electromechanical components for water heating appliances. Define product controls architectures, system requirements, interfaces, and controls performance specifications. Develop and validate control strategies involving heating elements, sensors, pumps, valves, blowers, communication interfaces, and safety systems. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Perform system integration, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and controls-related issues. Develop verification and validation plans to ensure products meet functional, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design Reviews, Risk Assessments, and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations. Support controls certification activities including UL, CSA, IEC, and other applicable regulatory standards. Support field issue investigations and implement robust corrective actions. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex system development activities.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Systems Engineering, Master's degree in Engineering or related preferred Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in appliances, HVAC, water heating, industrial controls, embedded systems, or related product development environments. Strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical system design and their interactions within electromechanical products. Experience with embedded control systems, sensors, actuators, power electronics, and control architectures. Demonstrated experience leading products from concept development through production launch. Strong understanding of system engineering processes, requirements management, and product validation methodologies. Experience conducting design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA, PFMEA, and root cause analysis. Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to consumer or commercial appliances. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Experience developing electric, hybrid, heat pump, or gas-fired water heating products preferred Previous system design experience for residential and commercial appliances preferred Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, UART, SPI, I2C, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth preferred. Familiarity with model-based systems engineering preferred About the
Company:
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America. We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities. For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
