Sr Electrical Controls Engineer
Company: Sparrow Company
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary We are seeking a
creative and detail-oriented Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to
join our Global Controls R&D team. In this role, you will be
responsible for designing, developing, and implementing electronic
control systems for advanced spray, dispensing, coating, and
finishing solutions. The ideal candidate utilizes problem solving
abilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams including
engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales to
develop industry leading electronic control systems. You will play
a key role in transforming concepts and user requirements into
commercially viable solutions. Essential Functions • Design and
enhance hardware and control systems for advanced spray,
dispensing, coating, and finishing equipment while ensuring
adherence to product design specifications and NPD processes. •
Invent novel approaches to solve complex technical problems in a
manner that delivers differentiating value to the customer. •
Develop detailed project schedules, work plans, and technical
documentation. • Create schematics, layouts, and electrical bill of
materials to take electrical product ideas from ideation to
manufacturing. • Lead design reviews and collaborate with
cross-functional teams to meet project milestones. • Implement and
refine product testing methods to evaluate performance
characteristics and reliability, including electrical, software,
and functional testing. • Oversee initial product start-up
activities and address quality issues with new vendors. • Work with
marketing and other departments to launch new products, offering
technical support and training. • Troubleshoot complex electrical
and logical systems and resolve quality issues in manufacturing. •
Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and contribute to
continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications • Bachelor's
degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. • Minimum of 7
plus years of experience in product development or design related
to electrical/electronic/software -controlled devices. • Strong
understanding of engineering documentation, including schematics
and process diagrams. • Background in advanced controls engineering
• Strong competency in PLC programming, preferably using CodeSys
and IEC 61131-3 languages. • Experience in HMI development. •
Experience with UL508A standards • Experience in laboratory
instruments and tools (such as DMM, mixed signal oscilloscope, and
function generator). • Familiarity with testing and designing for
EMC regulatory requirements. • Experience with fieldbus
communications protocols (Ethernet IP, EtherCat, CAN, etc.). •
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project. • Strong
problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
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