Controls Engineer

Airedale by Modine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale by Modine seeks a proactive Controls Engineer to join the Controls Department in Product Development, reporting to the Senior Lead Controls Engineer.

You will design, test and deploy software solutions that automate electrical and mechanical systems in data centers, hospitals, universities and other mission-critical environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable cooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Software, Mechatronics, Robotics or CS).
• Experience with PLC or microcontroller technology and IEC61131 programming languages.
• Understanding of PID control systems and closed-loop control.
• Strong communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA and web-based UI design.
• Knowledge of electronics fundamentals and electrical systems.
• Understanding of serial communication protocols: Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
• Enthusiasm for innovative, outside-the-box solutions.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software solutions that automate mechanical components of products.
• Ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance of products.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on product development and customer projects.
• Pursue technical advances to improve efficiency, reliability and precision.
• Manage software releases and traceability; support manufacturing quality.
• Assist R&D test lab with validation and prototype testing.
• Participate in supplier meetings to identify innovation opportunities.
• Create technical literature and processes for correct unit configuration on site and in factory.

Skills

PLC/IEC61131

C/JavaScript

PID control

HMI/SCADA

Electronics fundamentals

Thermodynamics basics

Serial comms (Modbus/BACnet/Ethernet)

Autonomy

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

HVAC controls software tools

SCADA/Building Management Systems tooling

Web UI basics (HTML5)

Modbus/BACnet/Ethernet protocols

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.
• Computer literate with understanding of structured software design and text based programming (e.g., C based languages, JavaScript, HTML5 etc.).
• 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
• Full UK driving licence.