Product Design - Controls Engineer

Product Design - Controls Engineer

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Product Design Engineer – Controls plays a pivotal role in shaping next-generation solutions for aftermarket gas turbine systems. This position goes beyond routine design with the collaborative development of improved logic, optimized settings, and system enhancements that better integrate with turbine and auxiliary functions.

In this role, you will lead feasibility studies, execute new product development design activities, and ensure verification and validation to enable deployment across our fleet of turbine frames. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll transform ideas into high-quality, innovative products that meet demanding objectives and system requirements—powering performance and reliability for customers worldwide. Projects relate to designing systems to improve gas turbine performance, development of advanced technologies to enhance reliability, and deploying enhancements to reduce component failures.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead feasibility studies, requirements development, design activities, and validation across the product lifecycle.

- Develop gas turbine control solutions and supporting documentation including logic descriptions, philosophies, SAMA diagrams, and electrical schematics.

- Create and execute integrated test plans, analyze results, and report findings to ensure system performance and compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define and manage product requirements in PTC Codebeamer with full traceability.

- Conduct technical feasibility evaluations to assess operational and technical viability of new product concepts.

- Prepare Service products, Design Standards, and other documentation necessary for product implementation and turnover to production teams, such as: functional logic descriptions, philosophy, SAMA logic drawings, electrical schematics, and other essential documentation.

- Transfer validated design information to downstream design teams for implementation.

- Support ISO 9001 audits, adhere to Design & Development SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

- Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure adherence to safety policies, company procedures, and protection of confidential information.

- Participate in team efforts, support occasional travel, and maintain professionalism and integrity.

Requirements

- MS (preferred) or BS in Computer Science, Controls, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or eight years of directly related experience.

- Minimum five years of experience in controls design for industrial power plants or gas turbines; relevant advanced degrees may count toward experience.

- Ability to interpret technical documents, prepare reports, and present information effectively to varied audiences.

- Strong mathematical competency and ability to make technical judgments based on specifications and requirements.

- Advanced computer skills including engineering graphics tools (e.g., Visio), Math Lab, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

- Preferred: Experience with Diasys UPV & Netmation, Ovation, and WDPF control systems.

- Preferred: Cross-functional gas turbine operations knowledge and experience with New Product Development processes.

- Ability to meet physical work environment requirements including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds and working in quiet environments.

- Must support 24/7 service operations and be a permanent U.S. resident due to export control requirements.

Why Should You Apply?

- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).

- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.

- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.

- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

- Committed to quality products and services.

- Great working environment and culture.

- Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.