Controls Engineer

Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Controls Engineer, where you'll develop innovative software solutions for cutting-edge thermal management products. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to enhance product efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with quality standards. With a focus on sustainability and technology, this leading manufacturer offers a supportive environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact in a global organization, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Life assurance

25 days holiday + statutory days

Employee Assistance Programme

Airedale Rewards scheme

Inhouse training school

High quality of equipment and workwear

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree level in an Engineering discipline required.
• Experience with PLC technology and closed loop control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software solutions for Airedale products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on product development projects.
• Support manufacturing and assist with validation testing.

Skills

PLC or microcontroller technology

IEC61131 programming languages

closed loop control systems

excellent communication skills

ergonomic display and web-based user interfaces

fundamental principles of electronics

mechanical systems understanding

serial communication protocols

HVAC refrigeration systems

industrial automation experience

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline

Job description

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

The Role

• 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.

Skills & Experience

Required:

• 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.
• 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, CDU and FWU.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Package Descriptions

• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + statutory days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc
• Inhouse training school
• Working for a UK based leading manufacturer
• High quality of equipment and workwear

About Airedale

Formed in the UK in 1974, Airedale is a world leader in the delivery of innovative thermal management solutions in mission critical environments like data centres.

At our heart we’re a technology company, working with huge global colocation and hyperscale clients to design, build, install and optimise precision cooling systems that operate 24/7/365 in data centres all over the world. We are engineers, we are problem solvers and we are passionate about the role that air conditioning plays in an increasingly connected world. We’re also passionate about sustainability and we’re part of the Modine group, a global organization with fiscal 2024 revenues of $2.4 billion, whose vision is to help engineer a cleaner, healthier world.

Prospective candidates must have proof that they have the right to work in the UK.

Contract Type: Full time

Hours: 39 per week
08.30 – 17.00 (16.00 Friday)

Location: Rawdon, Leeds

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