Controls Engineering

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

In this role, you will be working directly with the control team to define requirements and design next generation hardware and software topology for optimization product line. This role is critical to our initiative of unifying multiple controller platforms into a single Soft PLC platform, enabling advanced control features, improving system performance, and reducing overall operational costs.

The Control Engineer will be responsible for migrating legacy applications to the new platform, supporting platform integration, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and scalability. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic technology initiatives that directly impact product performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth.

Key Accountabilities

Lead application migration activities for legacy control systems to the unified Soft PLC platform.

Provide technical expertise to ensure reliable integration, testing, and performance optimization.

Support cross-functional teams including platform development, service, and production to enable seamless deployment and scalability.

Support the migration of legacy control applications to the unified Soft PLC platform.

Work with platform development and product engineering teams to create and monitor migration plans for assigned applications.

Coordinate changes to control logic, configuration, and system documentation to ensure smooth integration.

Participate in testing, validation, and deployment activities to ensure performance and reliability. 

Support the implementation of advanced control features and system enhancements.

Work with cross-functional teams to create and monitor development and rollout plans for new platform capabilities.

Coordinate changes to control architecture, firmware, and network configurations.

Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in control systems engineering, industrial automation, or a related discipline.

Proven experience with PLC/Soft PLC platforms, control logic programming, and system integration.

Experience in application migration, platform modernization, or advanced control feature implementation is an asset.

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Bacnet) and system testing methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and contribute to large-scale engineering initiatives.

Technical Skills

Industrial Automation & Control Systems

PLC Programming background utilizing Ladder logic, Functional Block, Structured Texts.

HMI Design & Development

Control Logic Design & Troubleshooting

Network and Communication protocols

Industrial Networking: Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Bacnet

Network Troubleshooting & Configuration

HVAC industry experience is an asset

Knowledge of different control algorithm and model is an asset (PID control)

Soft Skills

The capability to simplify complex problems, conduct root cause analysis, and provide clear, well-thought-out recommendations.

Team-oriented leadership skills with a proactive approach.

An ability to communicate openly and authentically in all situations.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong's commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.