Electrical & Controls Engineer
Munters · Amesbury, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $75k–$90k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Munters (industrial) in Amesbury, MA. Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), cost reduction, and product improvement efforts.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, PLC
- Base pay
- $75k–$90k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $90k–$157k. This one lists $75k–$90k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 28 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 33% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$157k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 71%
- Automation 71%
- Robotics 36%
- Root cause 29%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from MuntersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
### What You'll Do
- ◆Lead the layout, design, programming, and testing of controls for complex HVAC and air-handling systems.
- ◆Develop and troubleshoot DDC/PLC controls programs and control loops.
- ◆Design electrical schematics, controls layouts, and parts lists for custom equipment.
- ◆Research and implement new controls technologies — including sensors, actuators, VFDs, and communication networks.
- ◆Develop controls solutions for complex air handlers and heat-transfer systems.
- ◆Support R&D prototype testing in our Texas and Virginia labs.
- ◆Provide technical support for products after installation and shipment.
- ◆Train Controls Technicians on controls programming, troubleshooting, and system operation.
- ◆Support electrical diagram and controls program updates for existing systems.
- ◆Participate in Kaizen and other cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), cost reduction, and product improvement efforts.
- ◆Create and maintain training guides, standards, and technical documentation.
### What We're Looking For
You hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering — or have equivalent experience. You bring **5–8 years** of experience in data center controls, HVAC controls, electrical systems, or a related engineering field. Key
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## Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer – Mission
- •Critical Cooling Solutions
This role is remote and can be based in Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, West Virginia, South Dakota, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Arizona, or Utah. With up to 50% travel across the U.S. to support customers, projects, testing, and field activities, occasional international travel may also be required.
At Munters, we're a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical environments, and we're looking for a **Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer** to join our R&D Service Engineering team. In this role, you'll design, test, and improve custom HVAC and data center cooling systems. It's an excellent fit for an experienced electrical or controls engineer who enjoys working across controls design, programming, electrical systems, HVAC, testing, and field support.
include
- •Advanced experience programming DDC/PLC controllers.
- •Advanced knowledge of Automated Logic Controls (ALC) Web. CTRL — highly preferred.
- •Experience with Auto. CAD Electrical.
- •A strong understanding of HVAC systems and controls.
- •Practical knowledge of three-phase power systems.
- •The ability to design and troubleshoot low-voltage control systems.
- •Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
- •Ability to work independently while collaborating across Engineering, R&D, Service, and Operations.
- •Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer.
### Why Join Munters?
We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, a flexible work schedule, generous PTO, a 401(k) with employer matching, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and conference/training opportunities. You'll have the chance to work on innovative cooling technology that supports mission-critical data centers.
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