Systems & Controls Software Engineer (Systems)

Airedale by Modine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale by Modine in Leeds is seeking a Software Engineer (Systems) to join the Systems & Controls team. You will design, develop, test, and support software control strategies for high-efficiency HVAC and BMS in data centers and critical environments.

You'll work with Carel, Trend, CoDeSys, and Allen Bradley platforms, perform FAT/SAT testing, and author detailed technical documentation, while mentoring more junior engineers and apprentices.

Qualifications

• Degree or apprenticeship with strong electrical/hvac knowledge and programming aptitude.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics and operating cycles.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and code robust control system strategies for HVAC across platforms.
• Validate and simulate software using functional test benches; end-to-end testing.
• Lead FAT witness testing with customers, consultants, and R&D teams.
• Author and maintain technical project documentation and test scripts.
• Attend client/site meetings to verify field operation and provide support.
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Carel pCO

Trend IQ3/IQ4

CoDeSys / Structured Text

Rockwell / Studio 5000

BMS/DCIM protocols

Modbus / BACnet TCP/IP

HVAC control systems

FAT / SAT testing

Electrical schematics

Industrial IT networks

CSCS card

Education

Degree in Electrical/Controls/Software

HVAC apprenticeship recognised

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

We are seeking a Software Engineer (Systems) to join our Systems & Controls team in Leeds. In this role you be part of a highly skilled team that are responsible for design, development, testing, and supporting deployment of software control strategies that govern high-efficiency & market leading HVAC and BMS solutions for critical Data Centre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development & Strategy Design: Design, develop, and code robust control system strategies for HVAC applications across industry-standard platforms, including Carel (1tool, c.suite, STOne), Trend (SET, IQ), CoDeSys, and Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
• Testing & Simulation: Validate and simulate software using functional test benches prior to deployment; conduct end-to-end testing on operational units during production.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Lead and conduct Controls FAT witness testing alongside customers, consultants, and R&D teams to verify system functionality and sequence of operations.
• Engineering Documentation: Author and maintain comprehensive technical project documentation, including Control Philosophies, Descriptions of Operation (Des Ops), Functional Test Scripts, BMS Points Lists, FMEA reports, and O&M manuals.
• Commissioning & Site Support: Attend internal and external client/site meetings to establish project scope, verify correct field operation during commissioning, and deliver escalated technical support to field engineers and clients .
• Mentorship & Development: Actively support the growth of the team by training and mentoring junior software engineers and apprentices . Continuous Improvement: Collaborate closely with R&D and project delivery teams to incorporate next-generation technologies, improve system reliability, and standardise control routines .

Required Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Controls, Software, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent science discipline) ; OR
• A recognised apprenticeship in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, or Building Services with strong electrical/mechanical HVAC knowledge and demonstrable software programming aptitude.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, and cooling/heating operating cycles .
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control diagrams .
• Basic understanding of IT architecture, server environments, and industrial communication networks .
• Working knowledge of standard BMS/DCIM protocols, including Modbus (RTU/TCP), BACnet (IP/MSTP), and TCP/IP .
• Logical, methodical approach to troubleshooting and complex problem-solving .
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interface effectively with clients, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams .
• Hands-on programming experience with one or more of the following controllers: Carel pCO / c.pCO family using 1tool or c.suite Trend IQ3 / IQ4 controllers using Trend SET PLCs running CoDeSys / Structured Text Rockwell / Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Tridium Niagara Framework (AX / N4)
• Experience conducting or witnessing customer-facing FAT/SAT tests .
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site safety passport .