What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer, Senior position at Flowserve Corporation?
Company Overview:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we empower critical industries with extraordinary solutions, strengthening today’s world while building tomorrow!
We are seeking a technically strong and innovation-driven Controls Engineer responsible for supporting the development, integration, validation, and execution of control solutions for mechatronic products and systems. This role focuses on turning controls architecture and product requirements into robust, manufacturable, and validated solutions. The Mechatronics Controls Engineer, Senior will work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, product management, supply chain, and validation teams to implement controls designs, develop PLC logic, support troubleshooting, and drive product maturity through testing and deployment. The position builds on Flowserve’s existing emphasis on integrated controls, intelligent diagnostics, and cross-functional product development.
Key Responsibilities
Req ID : R-20484
Job Family Group : Engineering
Job Family : EN Instrumentation and Control Engineer
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we empower critical industries with extraordinary solutions, strengthening today’s world while building tomorrow!
We are seeking a technically strong and innovation-driven Controls Engineer responsible for supporting the development, integration, validation, and execution of control solutions for mechatronic products and systems. This role focuses on turning controls architecture and product requirements into robust, manufacturable, and validated solutions. The Mechatronics Controls Engineer, Senior will work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, product management, supply chain, and validation teams to implement controls designs, develop PLC logic, support troubleshooting, and drive product maturity through testing and deployment. The position builds on Flowserve’s existing emphasis on integrated controls, intelligent diagnostics, and cross-functional product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Requirements Support - Translate product and system needs into clear controls requirements and technical solutions.
- Controls System Development - Develop controls architecture for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring, connectivity, and intelligent diagnostics.
- Complete platform and device selection to meet product requirements, including modularity, scalability, and system performance
- System Integration – Execute integration of electrical, mechanical, and controls components to ensure system functionality and performance.
- PLC Programming - Create, edit, and maintain control programs using PLC tools such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related platforms.
- Validation and Testing – Perform validation planning, system testing, and troubleshooting to verify product performance and reliability.
- Diagnostics and Innovation - Improve controls functionality and enhance integration between mechanical components and intelligent control features, especially diagnostics.
- Cross-functional Collaboration - Work with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, product management, project management, and suppliers to meet technical, timing, and customer requirements.
- Technical Documentation - Contribute to design requirements, development documentation, validation records, and technical reviews.
- Provide subject matter expertise in controls implementation and be able to work independently on assigned technical efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in Control Systems, Mechatronic Product Development, Industrial Power and Control Panels, or related industrial technologies.
- Demonstrated success developing new products, technologies, or engineered solutions from concept through prototyping, testing, and validation.
- Strong capability in PLC programming and controls logic development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and contribute as a subject matter expert within a team-oriented environment.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% as needed.
- Experience with CODESYS and fieldbus
- Experience with industrial devices such as VFDs, Motion Controllers, Sensors, I/O.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet.
- Experience with industrial panel or system validation in a product development environment.
- Exposure to mechatronics, connected products, or intelligent diagnostics solutions.
Req ID : R-20484
Job Family Group : Engineering
Job Family : EN Instrumentation and Control Engineer
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.