Product Design Engineer - Controls

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Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, Florida, is looking for a Product Design Engineer - Controls.

SUMMARY

The Product Design Engineer – Controls supports the development of new products for aftermarket gas turbine controls (Logic, settings, and/or hardware modifications), that may integrate with solutions for the gas turbine and auxiliary functions. This role focuses on executing design activities, conducting feasibility studies, and performing verification and validation tasks to enable broad product deployment across multiple gas turbine frames and models. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet business objectives and system requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Product Design Engineer will have the following key responsibilities:

• Execute assigned tasks within the product design lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies to final design validation.
• Develop new product solutions for gas turbine controls, ensuring alignment with defined requirements and standards.
• Participate in the creation of test plans, conducting and reporting on integrated test and analysis activities for gas turbine systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and manage product requirements using the PTC Codebeamer platform, ensuring traceability and compliance with the Design & Development process.
• 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.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies to evaluate new product concepts, focusing on operational and technical viability.
• After validation, turnover design information to the relevant design teams so that they can execute design implementation on future opportunities.
• Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts, adhering to 002851-DD Design & Development standard operating procedure where applicable, while fostering continuous improvement where needed.
• Make suggestions for product and service improvements to enhance customer satisfaction with Mitsubishi products and services.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and other communications to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance technical knowledge and skills relevant to gas turbine systems.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Be available for work after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting any unsafe activities to management and/or Human Resources
  • Actively participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, contributing to a positive team spirit.
  • Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
  • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Some overnight travel (expected 5 to 15%) by land and/or air.
  • Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
  • Must be permanent resident of the United States due to export control restrictions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• Education: MS [preferred] or BS degree in Computer Science, Controls, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of eight (8) years directly related work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. 
• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in controls design for industrial power plants or gas turbines (some work credit may be given for MS or PhD degrees based on the relevancy of course and related project experience).  
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as industry reports and technical journals. Ability to write technical reports and correspondence including customer reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to customers, clients, vendors and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform necessary calculations to satisfy job requirements.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to make judgment decisions based on specifications or technical requirements.
• Computer Skills: Advanced personal computer skills including graphics (Visio, etc.), Math Lab, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), etc.

Other Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Diasys UPV & Netmation, Ovation, and WDPF control systems.
• Cross functional experience and fundamental knowledge in gas turbine operation, auxiliary systems, and control logic principles
• Proven track record of managing New Product Development processes, requirements, and design validation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc. supports 365/24/7 service operations for internal and external customers with a mission of providing reliable and excellent customer service as needed, all team members are subject to contribute to this mission.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth 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 Events.

Mitsubishi 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.

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