Controls Engineer

Airedale International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale by Modine in Greater London is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Controls Department in Product Development and report to the Senior Lead Controls Engineer. You will develop and test software that automates mechanical components and validates controls hardware.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, pursue innovations for efficiency and reliability, maintain software release traces, support manufacturing quality, and contribute to R&D projects and customer-focused builds.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC or microcontroller technology and IEC61131 programming languages.
• Knowledge of closed loop control systems and methodology – especially PID.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Appreciation of the requirements for developing ergonomic display and web based user interfaces (e.g., HMI, SCADA, touch screen).
• Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of electronics and experience working with electrical systems.
• Understanding of serial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet and Ethernet TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software solutions to automate mechanical components of Airedale products.
• Ensure quality, consistency and safety of products in line with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on platform product development and customer projects.
• Pursue market-leading technical advances to improve efficiency, reliability and precision.
• Use tools to manage software improvements and track releases and versioning.
• Support manufacturing to ensure product quality leaving the factory.
• Assist R&D test lab with validation testing of prototypes and bespoke products.
• Attend supplier meetings to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Create technical literature and processes for correct unit configuration on site and in factory.

Skills

PLC programming

PID control

HMI/SCADA UI

Serial comms

Electronics basics

Mechanical understanding

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Cyber awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical/Mechatronics background

Job description

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Never heard of Airedale by Modine? In short, we cool the internet. Ever used an app to book a taxi? Ever had a video meeting? Ever bought something online? Chances are, the digital 1s and 0s you’ve created and sent are being kept cool by Airedale by Modine. We’re one of the key cogs in the global machine that keeps your digital world running smoothly.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we’re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That’s where you come in….

Position Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer to work as part of the Controls Department in Product Development reporting to the Senior Lead Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• As part of a Controls engineering team, develop and test software solutions which automate the mechanical components of Airedale products, and assist with the specification and validation of controls hardware and electronics.
• Work within defined processes and procedures to ensure quality, consistency and safety of Airedale products in line with appropriate standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to design, develop and qualify both platform product development projects (in support of the R&D roadmap) and proprietary key customer projects within agreed deadlines.
• Pursue market leading technical advances to deliver innovation focusing especially on efficiency, reliability and precision.
• Use development tools to manage software improvements and bug fixes on existing products, and maintain traceability of software releases and versioning.
• Support manufacturing to ensure the quality of products leaving the factory.
• Assist the R&D test laboratory with validation testing of engineering prototypes, proof of concept research projects and bespoke products for key customers.
• Attend internal/external supplier meetings to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Create technical literature and processes to ensure unit configuration is performed correctly both on site and in the factory.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC or microcontroller technology and IEC61131 programming languages.
• Knowledge of closed loop control systems and methodology – especially PID.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Appreciation of the requirements for developing ergonomic display and web based user interfaces (e,g., HMI, SCADA, touch screen etc.).
• Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of electronics and experience working with electrical systems.
• A basic understanding of mechanical systems and the fundamentals of thermodynamics.
• A basic understanding of serial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Minimum Degree level in an Engineering discipline. Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or Computer Science are preferred.
• A desire to pioneer new and innovative solutions with “outside the box” thinking.
• Must be able to work on projects autonomously, be self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards problem solving.Desirable:
• An understanding of HVAC refrigeration systems.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, especially with HVAC or BMS specific controls systems (Carel, Siemens, TREND, Tridium etc.).
• Understanding of building management systems (BMS).
• Appreciation of datacentre HVAC applications and products, especially Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, FWU and CDU.
• Awareness of Cyber Security fundamentals and legislation