Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Lippert · Mesa, AZ
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 9+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Lippert (industrial) in Mesa, AZ. Directs, coordinates, supports and/or audits manufacturing and electrical system and controls assembly activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications and customer expectations.
- They ask for
- 9+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live controls postings in Arizona.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (9+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 85%
- Automation 62%
- ✓ Root cause 31%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FMEA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Lippert
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Independently designs complete appliance electrical systems and controls ranging from simple products to complex systems to satisfy customer requirements. Organizes electrical design plan and technical strategy to assure successful execution from concept to launch.
- ◆Communicates design intent through creation of robust engineering or product specifications and along with the documented spec, provides the necessary guidance to designers and development partners for successful design execution. modeling, drawing, and simulation.
- ◆Directs, coordinates, supports and/or audits manufacturing and electrical system and controls assembly activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications and customer expectations.
- ◆Provides electrical/controls technical leadership for project teams. Project focused efforts to ensure that technical solutions are delivered to support overall project needs. May mentor junior engineers.
- ◆Directs third party component integration and compatibility to assure product performance in specified operating environments.
- ◆Utilizes knowledge and expertise on industry standards and regulatory
requirements
such as UL, CSA and FCC to lead development as well as teach team in this area.
- ✓Writes and reviews electrical/controls test plans and procedures. Predicts test performance based on sound engineering practices. Directs personnel in fabrication of related test equipment, and develops methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
- ✓Proactively investigates and solves problems that affect scrap, warranty/reliability and product cost for new and/or existing products. Applies root cause analysis. Drives and communicates design/BOM changes according to revision control standards.
- ✓Researches and analyzes data such as internal customer product proposals, drawings/specifications, application, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application considering cost, time, and other factors.
- ✓Analyzes test data for viability and development of products. Directs and participates in the hands-on assembly or prototyping of engineering concepts and/or pre-production builds.
- ✓Uses project management software. Helps create project schedule and adhere to timelines. Tracks time associated with specific tasks.
- ✓Demonstrate a strong commitment to LCI's safety and personnel policies.
- ✓Works with customers to understand needs and issues, evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree is preferred.
- ✓Experience in Electromechanical product development.
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Overview
Who We Are
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get
- •A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
- •Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
- •Fair and competitive compensation.
- •Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
- •Holiday, personal and vacation days.
Summary/Objective
The Controls Engineer will work in a team environment to develop products from concept stage to production ready. Support existing production products through VAVE and Continuous Improvement efforts.
Working Conditions
- •Primarily working indoors, office environment and manufacturing shop floor.
- •May sit for several hours at a time.
- •Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
- •Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.
- •May be exposed to heat, cold and use of sharp utensils.
Competencies
- •Solid electrical and controls engineering experience; engineers electrical systems with no supervisory technical oversight.
- •Strong working knowledge of electrical and controls specifications, able to fully relate detail component drawings with no assistance and can instruct others in most related topics.
- •Strong experience with NPI processes, leading technical tasks such as Risk Analysis, FMEA, PFMEA, product specification, etc.
- •Experience handling highly complex electrical/controls engineering issues and problems, drawing valid conclusions based on robust data collection and fact-based review for conclusions. Refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- •Possesses strong working knowledge of engineering principles related to the position. Has continuously applied related engineering principles in practice and teaches others in most of the design topics related to the responsibility.
- •Experience selecting/sizing AC and DC motors, and associated drive circuitry, with emphasis on variable speed drives.
- •Strong experience with troubleshooting, debug, and design modification of PCB’s.
- •Experience with schematic design, and PCB layout within Altium.
- •Experience with Labview, writing test applications, and DAQ hardware.
- •Shielded and unshielded cable design experience is a plus.
- •Practical knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, FCC, IC regulatory requirements, and processes.
- •Must possess leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring skills th