Sr. Project Engineer-Electronic Controls

Sr. Project Engineer – Electronic Controls

📍 Lebanon, TN 

About the Company

Join a global leader in innovation and energy-efficient solutions!
Our client designs and manufactures cutting-edge water heating, boiler, and water treatment products used around the world. With 12,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the U.K., this company continues to shape the future of sustainable comfort technology.

Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the Top Nashville Workplaces, they foster a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and career growth.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work on high-impact electronic control systems that drive real-world energy savings.

• Enjoy strong compensation and full benefits (health, dental, 401k, tuition support, and more).

• Thrive in a modern engineering culture—where innovation meets integrity, and your ideas shape future generations of products.

The Role

As a Senior Project Engineer – Electronic Controls, you’ll lead the design and development of embedded control systems that power residential and commercial water heaters, boilers, and heat pumps. You’ll combine hands-on technical design with strategic project leadership, ensuring every new product delivers reliability, performance, and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Lead Projects That Matter

• Drive embedded control system projects from concept through production.

• Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables—balancing leadership with hands-on engineering.

• Facilitate design reviews, make key technical decisions, and keep execution on track.

Engineer Smart Systems

• Translate product requirements into system architecture and detailed design documentation.

• Integrate sensors, temperature control logic, and communication interfaces.

Validate & Optimize

• Develop and execute validation plans ensuring performance, safety, and compliance.

• Participate in FMEA/DFMEA and other reliability analyses.

Collaborate & Innovate

• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.

• Explore new technologies and continuously improve design processes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET preferred).

• 5 years in embedded control systems—hardware, firmware, or integrated development.

• Strong grasp of temperature control systems, sensors, and communication protocols.

• Proven success in both technical delivery and project leadership.

Bonus Points For:

• Master’s in Systems or Electrical Engineering.

• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development environments.

• Experience in water heating, boilers, or HVAC controls.

• Knowledge of FMEA/DFMEA and reliability engineering tools.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement, life and disability coverage, and career development support.

• A collaborative environment that values innovation, learning, and work-life balance.