Data Center Controls Engineer - PID & FBD Prototyping

Munters Corp Ireland (MEI); Little Island; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Munters Corporation in Ireland seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design and test industrial controls for data center cooling. You will develop FBD-based strategies, tune PID loops, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to move solutions from R&D to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with prototype equipment, sensor/actuator configuration, and robust troubleshooting, aiming for reliable, energy-efficient climate solutions.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 programming

PID tuning

Prototype equipment hands-on

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Education

Degree in Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Carel controls

Automated Logic Controls (ALC)

Siemens controllers

BACnet or Modbus

Job description

Munters Corporation in Ireland seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design and test industrial controls for data center cooling. You will develop FBD-based strategies, tune PID loops, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to move solutions from R&D to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with prototype equipment, sensor/actuator configuration, and robust troubleshooting, aiming for reliable, energy-efficient climate solutions.