Overview
Lennox International Inc. (LII) is a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration is a long-standing leader in the world of commercial refrigeration, providing climate-control solutions to customers in more than 70 countries. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the cities of Stone Mountain and Tifton, Georgia, produce evaporators, condensers, compressor racks, and other top-quality refrigeration products for their five market-leading brands: Bohn, Larkin, Climate Control, Chandler, and InterLink. Heatcraft products are primarily used to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, warehouses and distribution centers, in addition to other applications such as data centers, pharmaceutical and industrial process cooling.
Responsibilities
Location: Stone Mountain, GA (This role is based in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.)
The Controls Engineer is an electrical, electronic and electromechanical expert with broad experience in each area. Will lead and oversee various activities related to the responsibilities outlined. Interaction will be with the New Product Introduction, Sustaining, Engineer-to-Order, Cold Storage and Lab teams within Engineering, with all other departments in the company, and with customers. Will participate on project teams as the controls and electrical expert on multiple projects. Will be the Heatcraft representative on industry trade association committees, safety agency committees and other trade associations and committees as appropriate and/or desired. Will interact heavily with the Electronics and Controls group at PD&R (corporate Product Development and Research) and at LITC (Lennox India Technology Center) in Chennai, India.
Specify, develop and qualify embedded electronic controls and strategies for Refrigeration systems from ideation to the launch
Specify and develop control algorithms for programmable logic controls and embedded controls
Support NPI and sustaining teams with controls and electrical expertise
Execute selected custom requests related to electronic and mechanical controls
Provide technical controls support for sales and field services team
Support Lab where controls, metrology, instrumentation and electrical expertise is needed
Hands-on experience with programming, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with electrical and controls system
Experience in developing/implementing world-class tools for enhanced electrical and controls wiring schematics using embedded programming and CAD design softwares
Liaison between lab and Engineering group, and leading the team in navigating through testing challenges, brainstorming and implementation of solutions for future product testing in the lab.
Coordinates the efforts of engineers, CAD designers and, technical support staff.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles, involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Expected to learn and follow company procedures and standards.
Must be self-motivated and able to drive projects to completion.
Expected to navigate SAP business system to mine product information.
Expected to learn product families.
Expected to review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
Will manage multiple projects/tasks including schedule and goal management.
Will lead engineering tasks for multi-stage product development projects.
Document best practices for use by peers.
Utilize engineering tools/calculations to complete tasks.
Interpret safety and performance standards.
Expected to select components for electro-mechanical and electronic control systems.
Travel 5-10%.
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred with 7 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years on each of the following:
Controls design and/or development at the circuit board and design level
Electrical power hands-on understanding
Signal and power level measurements (power analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter at a minimum)
Electronic and electromechanical component selection and qualification
Electrical and wiring diagram
Controls specification generation
Electrical motor application, and qualification
Experience working with Refrigeration and HVAC controls
Strong wiring and electrical CAD software experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to prioritize and work on several projects at the same time and to adhere to project schedules
Ability to work with component suppliers
Ability to work on cross functional teams
Flexible and able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Requires strong organizational skills
Experience with SAP is a plus
The Compensation range for this position is approximately $102,000 - $134,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Heatcraft, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox/Heatcraft offers employees a variety of flexible work options, as outlined in Lennox’s FlexWork guidelines, including the potential opportunity for remote work for select positions. This role is based in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
Competitive base salary
Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
Mental and financial health programs
Outstanding 401K with company matching and 1-year bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community involvement opportunities
Robust Employee Assistance Program
And much, much more!
Our Culture
At Heatcraft, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Heatcraft is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Heatcraft, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!
Disclaimers
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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