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CONTROLS ENGINEER

Apply Now Submit a Referral Job ID REF10249Z Date posted 05/08/2023 Address 3600 North Point Boulevard, Dundalk, MD Job Type Full-time Job Status Exempt

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $15.9 billion in 2022.

ITW Vulcan North America Cooking 
For more than 150 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators around the world as the best-in-class supplier for premier, energy-efficient foodservice equipment. Trusted for durable design, precision performance and state-of-the-art innovation, professionals rely on Vulcan equipment to produce spectacular culinary results each and every time. 

SCOPE:
This position is a key function within Vulcan’s Center of Excellence. The position will support Vulcan’s organic growth strategies by helping drive the technology roadmap through new product development and customer back innovation. As a key member of the engineering team, you will lead controls development, connectivity solutions, and provide best practices in electrical design for commercial cooking equipment.
Self-motivated, you should be curious, inventive, and creative with a proven record of developing new technologies based on customer feedback and market insight.
Strong project management skills and an ability to work independently in both an office and lab environment are required. Equally important is the ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal resources to achieve product development milestones and growth targets.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead controls development through design, layout, testing, and evaluation of electrical and control systems.  
  • Develop connectivity solutions in alignment with the global strategy for a unified connected kitchen.
  • Coordinate development efforts with suppliers and in-house personnel to minimize time-to-market while ensuring that New Product Development Stage Gate milestones are completed.
  • Pioneer new cooking technologies, including advanced controls and heating systems, to further strengthen Vulcan’s position as an innovator within the food service equipment industry.
  • Update existing heating, power, and control systems to improve efficiency while reducing costs, increasing reliability, and decreasing warranty expense.
  • Manage and continuously improve in-house testing procedures for reliability, quality, and safety.
  • Liaise with product lines to provide best electrical and control practices, as well as help troubleshooting to maintain best in class equipment category.
  • Assist in code compliance activities for new and existing products including UL, Energy Star and state level submissions.
  • Manage patent applications in conjunction with ITW’s internal legal team to ensure that filings are submitted as necessary while participating in regular technology review meetings.
  • As requested, work with and support other ITW Food Equipment Group operations to develop and improve new cooking technologies.
  • Learn and embrace the ITW Business Culture to strengthen our unique ITW Competitive Edge.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
Experience:
5+ years control circuit design in a food service, commercial or industrial equipment manufacturing environment with hands-on development experience required.
Skills / Ability:

  • Professional presence, trustworthy, and independent.
  • Proven experience designing controls, connectivity, and power circuits for food service equipment with commercial, industrial, or related equipment experience considered.
  • Deep knowledge of hardware, embedded firmware, and the ability to write specifications to align suppliers in support of new product development efforts. 
  • Knowledge of commercial cooking standards including UL-Standard 197 and NSF/ANSI Standard 4.
  • Capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously requiring supplier coordination, hands-on testing, and troubleshooting in the lab.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency to create a strong result orientated culture with a keen focus on achievement.
  • Schematic design and wiring diagram experience is required in addition to familiarity with mechanical design practices and data acquisition software to support lab testing efforts.
  • Routinely uses spreadsheets and other analytical tools to accelerate timelines and exceed expectations.
  • Team player that supports co-workers and other internal customers.
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where all employees make informed decisions with known risks understood and shared by all. 

Skills / Ability:

  • Professional presence, trustworthy, and independent.
  • Proven experience designing controls, connectivity, and power circuits for food service equipment with commercial, industrial, or related equipment experience considered.
  • Deep knowledge of hardware, embedded firmware, and the ability to write specifications to align suppliers in support of new product development efforts. 
  • Knowledge of commercial cooking standards including UL-Standard 197 and NSF/ANSI Standard 4.
  • Capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously requiring supplier coordination, hands-on testing, and troubleshooting in the lab.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency to create a strong result orientated culture with a keen focus on achievement.
  • Schematic design and wiring diagram experience is required in addition to familiarity with mechanical design practices and data acquisition software to support lab testing efforts.
  • Routinely uses spreadsheets and other analytical tools to accelerate timelines and exceed expectations.
  • Team player that supports co-workers and other internal customers.
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where all employees make informed decisions with known risks understood and shared by all. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • R&D Laboratory, Manufacturing, and Office Environment
  • Travel up to 10%

CANDIDATES MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US
To learn more about more about the company please visit: www.linkedin.com/company/vulcan-hart-a-division-of-itw-feg/about/?viewAsMember=true

 ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  
 

 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

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At ITW, we value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Equal Opportunities

ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

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