Full-Time
Lead Ceiling Fan Controls Engineer
Updated on 8/1/2026
Ferguson
10,001+ employees
Distributor of building, plumbing supplies
Compensation Overview
$6.7k - $12.9k/mo
Remote in USA
Remote
Remote within the US, with regular travel to domestic offices and international manufacturing partners.
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- Lead the performance and controls of ceiling fans, integrating AC, DC, and BLDC motor technologies, motor controls, LED lighting, RF controls, and smart home connectivity including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Alexa, and Google Home.
- Evaluate airflow, noise, and energy-efficiency analyses and define product performance requirements to ensure product performance and compliance with UL/ETL, Energy Star, DOE, and JA8/Title 24 standards.
- Create and evaluate detailed electrical PCB layouts, 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and Bills of Materials using tools such as SolidWorks, Autodesk, or Creo.
- Direct external supplier prototype builds, coordinate domestic and international laboratory and field testing, and perform root-cause analysis to validate performance and resolve issues.
- Partner with design, sourcing, product compliance, and manufacturing teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability, cost efficiency, and product feasibility.
- Collaborate with overseas suppliers, primarily in Asia, to define and measure product specifications, quality, and execution.
- Drive initiatives for energy efficiency, cost optimization, and next-generation technology integration.
- Deliver executive-level updates on project progress and risks and mentor junior engineers.
- Provide technical support for installation, warranty issues, and field troubleshooting through collaboration with Customer Service, Sales, and Product Assurance teams.
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in consumer product development, with 3+ years focused on ceiling fans or similar motorized electrical products and related control systems.
- Expertise in electrical control systems including TRIAC, PWM, and vector control; wireless control systems including RF, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth; and AC, DC, and BLDC motor technologies.
- Knowledge of safety and efficiency standards including UL/ETL, Energy Star, DOE, and JA8/Title 24.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of power electronics, circuit design, and embedded motor control systems.
- Experience with supplier management and manufacturing processes in Asia.
- Proficiency in LED systems, including driver integration, dimming, and thermal management.
- Advanced skills in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk, or Creo, and BOM management.
- Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics and airflow simulation tools.
- Familiarity with IoT integration and voice-assistant platforms such as Matter, Alexa, and Google Home.
- Knowledge of smart home technology trends and innovation.
Ferguson is a distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies. It provides a wide range of products and related services to professional customers across many industries. Its offering works through a large, nationwide network that sources, stores, and delivers materials to job sites and businesses, backed by knowledgeable staff and logistics that ensure on-time supply and support. Compared to competitors, Ferguson stands out because of its expansive inventory, extensive geographic reach (across all U.S. states plus Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean), and a long history of serving professionals with scale and expertise. The company’s goal is to help professionals complete projects smoothly by being a trusted partner with the products, services, and resources needed to “build better.”
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Newport News, Virginia
Founded
1887
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 1Q26 sales rose 3.6% to $7.5 billion with organic growth.
- Non-residential revenue grew 8% on large capital projects and bidding activity.
- Waterworks sales increased 5%, supported by water infrastructure demand.
What critics are saying
- Residential revenue fell 1%, with about half of U.S. business challenged.
- Ferguson Home and Residential Trade Plumbing both declined 2% in 1Q26.
- Volume remained slightly negative, leaving margins exposed to demand weakness.
What makes Ferguson unique
- North America’s largest value-added distributor of essential water and air solutions.
- Serves specialized professionals across $340B residential and non-residential construction markets.
- Scale includes 35,000 associates across over 1,700 locations.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Associate Discounts
Community Involvement Opportunities
Company News
Ferguson Enterprises Inc will release its results for the period ended 31 December 2025 and provide a strategic update on 24 February 2026. The announcement will be available on the company's website at 6:45 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. Ferguson is the largest value-added distributor in the North American construction market, serving water and air specialised professionals across a $340 billion sector. The company distributes plumbing, HVAC, appliances, lighting and water solutions. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, Ferguson reported sales of $30.8 billion in fiscal year 2025 and operates over 1,700 locations with approximately 35,000 associates.
Rebuilding Together partners with Ferguson to expand impact and deliver critical home repairs where they're needed most. After completing eight home projects across six markets, the partnership now brings safer, healthier housing to the Hampton Roads community. WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 12, 2026 - Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes and revitalizing communities, is expanding its nationwide reach through its long-standing corporate partnership with Ferguson. Together, Rebuilding Together and Ferguson have supported home repair projects in six markets over the past year, and are now extending their reach in Virginia through Rebuilding Together of Hampton Roads. With Natasha Stewart recently appointed as executive director, Rebuilding Together of Hampton Roads is well-positioned to deepen its impact in a region where safe, healthy housing is needed most. More than 510,000 households in the Hampton Roads region spend more than 30% of their income on housing, and half of the homes were built before 1980. Aging infrastructure, coastal flooding, and accessibility needs for veterans and older adults leave many families living in unsafe conditions. To address these challenges, the affiliate has already begun providing repairs to homeowners in need. Take Amber for example, a single mom of three, whose heating and cooling system failed just before winter. With one child battling severe asthma and another living with autism, the broken system was more than an inconvenience; it was a health crisis. Volunteers and contractors rallied to restore the HVAC system, replace damaged doors, patch a hole in the roof, and weatherize windows. Today, her family is safe, warm, and healthy. "We're honored to serve this community and address critical repair needs that have gone unmet for far too long," said Natasha Stewart, executive director of Rebuilding Together of Hampton Roads. "With strong local partnerships and dedicated volunteers, we're making homes safer and lives better - because everyone deserves to live in a place where they can thrive." Ferguson, headquartered in the Hampton Roads area, helped make this vision possible by providing seed funding for the affiliate's launch and first two repair projects. The company has partnered nationally with Rebuilding Together since 2021 to complete 31 projects nationwide and continues to champion its mission. "At Ferguson, we believe housing is the foundation for strong communities," said Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson's director of corporate social responsibility and chair of the Rebuilding Together of Hampton Roads affiliate board. "We're proud to support Rebuilding Together as they expand their reach and help more families across our community." The addition of the Hampton Roads affiliate strengthens the organization's growing presence in Virginia, where the Richmond affiliate has long provided repair services. In its first year, the Hampton Roads affiliate completed three home repair projects with the help of 25 volunteers - and this is just the beginning. As a movement of neighbors helping neighbors, Rebuilding Together and its partners are building a future of safe homes and communities for everyone. To learn more about how Rebuilding Together supports communities nationwide, visit rebuildingtogether.org. About Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Together is the leading national nonprofit organization repairing the homes of people in need and revitalizing its communities. Through its national network of affiliates, Rebuilding Together works proactively and collaboratively with community leaders, long-term residents, funders, and volunteers to foster dialogue and create safe, healthy communities across the country. Learn more and get involved at rebuildingtogether.org. About Ferguson Ferguson (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) is the largest value-added distributor serving the water and air specialized professional in its $340B residential and non-residential North American construction market. Rebuilding Together, Inc. help make its customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable by providing expertise and a wide range of products and services from plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and lighting to PVF, water, and wastewater solutions, and more. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has sales of $30.8 billion (FY25) and approximately 35,000 associates in more than 1,700 locations. For more information, please visit corporate.ferguson.com.
Ferguson's acquisition of HPS Specialties strengthens its position in the specialty and engineered product market and expands its footprint along the East Coast.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) announces the closing of four acquisitions during its fourth quarter: HPS Specialties, LLC, Ritchie Environ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) announces the closing of four acquisitions during its fourth quarter: HPS Specialties, LLC, Ritchie Environmental Solutions, LLC, Manufactured Duct Supply Company and Water Resources, Inc. The company closed on nine acquisitions last fiscal year, which ended July 31, 2025, with aggregate annualized revenues of approximately $300 million. HPS Specialties, LLC HPS Specialties is a manufacturer’s representa