Controls Engineer

munters; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Munters Corporation in Ireland is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our Research & Development team and help develop the next generation of high-efficiency cooling and heat-rejection systems.

This hands-on role combines software, automation, and real-world equipment. You will design control strategies, test software, and work with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver production-ready solutions that improve energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing software or controls for industrial systems.
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, process control, or industrial automation.
• Strong experience with Function Block Diagram programming.
• Understanding of control systems, PID tuning, equipment sequencing, and system dynamics.
• Experience with industrial sensors, programmable controllers, and automation hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototype equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control strategies using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming.
• Develop and test control software for data center cooling equipment.
• Integrate and test controls on prototype systems in the R&D laboratory.
• Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to define equipment sequences and operating modes.
• Develop and tune PID and cascaded control loops .
• Configure sensors, actuators, variable-speed drives, controllers, and automation hardware.
• Support testing, data collection, and analysis of control-system performance.
• Troubleshoot software, electrical, and system-level control issues.
• Maintain software documentation, version control, and revision history.
• Support the transition of successful R&D solutions into production.
• Contribute to product testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Function Block Diagram

PID tuning

Industrial controls

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Engineering

Mechatronics

Software Engineering

Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens controllers

BACnet or Modbus

Carel controls

Programmable controllers

Sensors & actuators

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Munters Corporation

Join Munters and Help Shape the Future of Data Center Cooling

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical applications. Our Ireland team designs and manufactures advanced cooling technologies that help data centers operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably.

We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our Research & Development team and help develop the next generation of high-efficiency cooling and heat-rejection systems.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining software, automation, controls, and real-world equipment to solve challenging engineering problems.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop industrial control strategies using Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming.
• Develop and test control software for data center cooling equipment.
• Integrate and test controls on prototype systems in the R&D laboratory.
• Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to define equipment sequences and operating modes.
• Develop and tune PID and cascaded control loops .
• Configure sensors, actuators, variable-speed drives, controllers, and automation hardware.
• Support testing, data collection, and analysis of control-system performance.
• Troubleshoot software, electrical, and system-level control issues.
• Maintain software documentation, version control, and revision history.
• Support the transition of successful R&D solutions into production.
• Contribute to product testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering , or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience developing software or controls for industrial systems.
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, process control, or industrial automation.
• Strong experience with Function Block Diagram programming .
• Understanding of control systems, PID tuning, equipment sequencing, and system dynamics.
• Experience with industrial sensors, programmable controllers, and automation hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototype equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

• Carel controls
• Automated Logic Controls (ALC)
• Siemens controllers
• BACnet or Modbus
• Data center cooling
• Refrigeration or thermal management
• Prototype development and product validation
• Software version control and structured release processes

Why Join Munters?

You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative cooling technology for the rapidly growing data center industry , where your work directly impacts energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

You'll also gain exposure to the full product-development lifecycle-from concept and software development through prototype testing, validation, and production .

Munters is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued.