Controls Engineer

About the Role

Blodgett Brands has taken the initiative to bring our equipment controls platform in-house. We are seeking an eager, technical Controls Engineer with front-end and back-end development expertise to help accelerate this transition. Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, corporate partners, and third-party contractors, this role is key to developing, testing, and deploying our next-generation touchscreen interface and connected IoT controls across our commercial oven product lines.

Key Responsibilities

Controls & Full-Stack Software Development

• In-House Platform Development: Lead the effort to bring our touchscreen controls platform in-house, managing both front-end user interface (UI) design and back-end system logic.
• UI/UX Design & Implementation: Interpret design requests, create storyboards, and build intuitive User Interfaces using tools like Crank Storyboard or Android Studio on Linux systems.
• Software & Hardware Engineering: Design, analyze, code, implement, and troubleshoot both embedded hardware and full-stack software applications.
• IoT Platform Integration: Consult and collaborate with Powerhouse Dynamics (Middleby’s IoT platform) to implement connected equipment features and telematics.

Testing, Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Physical Product Testing: Review and evaluate control software in the context of physical equipment performance through hands-on testing on the shop floor.
• QA & Bug Resolution: Manage development tracking and ticketing systems to perform testing, debug code, and resolve performance issues.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation of design features, system specifications, and code repositories.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with internal engineering teams, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain vendors to align control capabilities with customer needs.
• Hardware & Schematics Literacy: Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and simple circuit designs to support hardware-software integration.
• Operational Support: Work with minimal supervision in both hands-on and virtual environments, performing other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Education & Experience

• Education: Minimum 2-year technical degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry Context: Prior experience working within a manufacturing or industrial equipment environment is beneficial.

Technical Proficiencies

• Full-Stack Development: Experience in both front-end (UI/UX) and back-end software development.
• Programming Languages: Knowledge of C, Python, Lua, or Java.
• Systems & Tools: Proficiency with Linux systems, Crank Storyboard, or Android Studio.
• Networking & Hardware: Basic understanding of computer networking, IoT frameworks, and the ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams/schematics.

Professional Competencies

• Communication: High-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical teams.
• Work Style: Detail-oriented with logical problem-solving abilities; self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working effectively both independently and virtually.
• Safety & Environment: Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe physical work environment.