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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Plano, TX

# Control Engineer-Chillers

Plano, TX, US Hybrid Operations 

Listed on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’s careers site →](https://mhicareers.com/job/Plano-Control-Engineer-Chillers-TX-75024/1408049033/)

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## Job description

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Controls Engineer - Chiller to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Plano, Texas, location. ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA): For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services is tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense, and space systems sectors.

Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

### SCOPE

The Control Engineer (Chiller) is responsible for control system engineering for centrifugal chiller and Modular Chiller Plant (MCP) products, including control logic development and review, interface definition, and coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. This role supports the development and deployment of advanced cooling solutions for data center applications in North America, working closely with key stakeholders such as data center operators, infrastructure providers, and technology partners.

The position plays a critical role in aligning system architecture, ensuring integration across mechanical, electrical, and control domains, and enabling scalable, modular solutions. The position contributes to the full lifecycle of products and projects, including early-stage concept development, technical proposal support, detailed design coordination, testing, commissioning, and ongoing optimization. The role also supports the development of next-generation products through collaboration with customers and external partners.

This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will have at least seven (7) years of experience in control system design or engineering for HVAC, centrifugal chiller (TRANE or JCI), or industrial systems. MHIA regrets that it cannot sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

### JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and Development
- Develop and review control logic for centrifugal chiller and MCP systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability
- Define system architecture and control strategies, including temperature, flow, and energy optimization control
- Design and validate control interfaces between chillers, auxiliary equipment (pumps, valves), and supervisory systems (BMS/DCIM)
- Support the development of advanced controls, including automation, optimization, and future digital integration
- Own design calculations and analysis packages (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics, transients/dynamic performance) and maintain traceability to requirements.

### System Integration & Interface Management
- Define interface requirements and responsibility boundaries among internal teams, customers, and suppliers
- Ensure alignment of control systems with mechanical and electrical system configurations
- Coordinate system integration across multiple vendors and subsystems
- Support troubleshooting and issue resolution related to control system performance

### Customer & Specification Alignment
- Translate customer requirements into clear control system specifications and functional requirements
- Act as a technical interface with customers, partners, and suppliers during pre- and post-award phases
- Respond to technical inquiries and drive alignment on system functionality and interfaces
- Support evaluation and selection of control system suppliers and components

### Project Execution Support
- Support proposal development by defining control system scope, assumptions, and technical solutions
- Ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables across stakeholders
- Participate in testing, commissioning, and site validation activities as needed
- Support the continuous improvement of engineering processes and standardization

### Product & Technology Development
- Contribute to the development of next-generation cooling products, including MCP and modularized systems
- Identify opportunities for performance improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced functionality
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies in control systems, data center cooling, and automation
- Lead vendor design reviews and manage deviation/issue closure through corrective actions and design improvements.

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned.

### MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in control system design or engineering for HVAC, centrifugal chiller (TRANE or JCI), or industrial systems
- Strong understanding of control logic, PLC/DDC systems, and industrial automation Experience with system integration and interface definition across multiple disciplines
- Ability to read and develop control diagrams, sequences of operation, and functional specifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s in electrical engineering, Control Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in control system engineering for HVAC, chiller, or industrial systems
- Proven track record developing new and innovative control solutions or products, and seeing them to successful market entry
- Proven track record in project management, customer interface and support, and project testing and commissioning WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel: 25% Standard Monday through Friday work week.

### Weekend/late night work if applicable

% Lifting/physical requirements: Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, talk, and/or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Why Should You Apply? Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching) Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 holidays Committed to quality products and services. Great working environment and culture MHIA 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 are strongly encouraged to apply. #LI-Onsite

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 28 days
- Location: Plano, TX, US
- Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’s careers site →](https://mhicareers.com/job/Plano-Control-Engineer-Chillers-TX-75024/1408049033/)

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