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. This role will act as the pivotal, hands-on technical authority driving the performance and standardization of Armstrong Fluid Technology's control solutions. Operating at the intersection of continuous innovation and regional execution, this role requires practical expertise in industrial automation—specifically PLCs, HMIs, and robust network protocols. You will be instrumental in executing technical responsibilities within the core product development team, while simultaneously serving as the primary engineering backbone for our regional sales, service, and production operations. As key member of the product development team, you will be supporting the sales inquiries, supporting service team to reduce onsite resolution times for field issues, and ensure our optimization deployments are highly standardized, scalable, and built on reliable technical foundations. 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 Job Accountability * Standardization & Product Development: Drive the continuous standardization of optimization products across the India and APAC regions, actively collaborating with global product development to ensure field-tested, repeatable configurations are integrated into the core R&D roadmap. * Pre-Sales Engineering Support: Act as the dedicated regional technical authority for the sales team, accelerating sales cycles by unblocking complex technical inquiries, advising on customer system requirements, and verifying robust automation architectures. * Advanced Field Troubleshooting: Provide rapid, hands-on diagnostic support for the regional service team, taking direct technical ownership of complex onsite escalations to significantly reduce Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) and minimize customer downtime. Job Accountability * Industrial Automation Execution: Develop, program, and troubleshoot comprehensive automation architectures, utilizing deep expertise in PLCs, HMIs, and diverse industrial network protocols to ensure optimal performance of field installations. * 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. Job Accountability * 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 Carel and JACE PLC platforms, control logic programming, and system integration. * Deep experience in HVAC application systems and implementation of control features 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 algorithms and models 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.