Controls Engineer

Opticool Technologies; Webster (NH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OptiCool designs and manufactures high-performance cooling systems for data centers, focusing on two-phase rear-door cooling solutions to enable higher rack densities and energy efficiency.

The role involves designing electrical components, developing control software, creating detailed schematics and BOMs, and validating PLC systems. Collaboration with M&E and software teams is essential for successful product development and deployment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in system design and PLC programming.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks Electrical preferred.
• Experience programming control systems on Allen-Bradley and Carel platforms.
• Proficiency in PLC languages: ladder logic and structured text.
• Familiarity with Modbus, BACnet, SNMP protocols.
• Strong manufacturability and serviceability mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of refrigerants or cooling systems is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop new products and electrical components in a hands-on, collaborative environment, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain accurate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Develop and implement control software for R&D and commercialized products, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and software engineers to define requirements.
• Develop advanced control systems, including PID, fault-tolerant and self-learning systems.
• Prepare control narratives, shutdown sequences, process flow charts, and interface control documents.
• Test and validate PLC systems for reliability and performance.
• Maintain control hardware and software libraries across product lifecycle.
• Enhance existing designs for performance, reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical assistance to Service, Installation, and Applications teams.
• Occasional travel to supplier and customer sites.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Electrical design

CAD SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Carel platforms

Industrial protocols

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Carel control platforms

Modbus BACnet SNMP

Jobbeschreibung

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary

OptiCool designs and manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient cooling systems for modern data centers. We specialize in two-phase rear-door cooling solutions that enable higher rack densities, lower energy consumption, and scalable deployments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and electrical components in a hands-on, collaborative environment, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain accurate, detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop and implement control software for both R&D and commercialized products, ensuring functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and software engineers to define project requirements and specifications.
• Develop advanced control systems, including PID, fault-tolerant, redundant, and self-learning systems.
• Develop detailed control narratives, process shutdown sequences, process flow charts, and interface control documentation to provide a comprehensive understanding of system functionality and interactions.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of PLC systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Maintain controls hardware and software libraries to support all phases of the product lifecycle, from R&D through obsolescence.
• Enhance existing product designs to improve performance, reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to Service, Installation, and Applications teams.
• Travel occasionally to supplier and customer sites to support development, testing, and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in system design and PLC programming development.
• Proficiency in developing control system design packages using CAD software (SolidWorks Electrical preferred).
• Experience programming control systems; Allen-Bradley and Carel platforms are highly desired.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages, such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, BACnet, and SNMP.
• Strong focus on designing for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in technical documentation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of refrigerants, refrigeration components, or equipment-based cooling systems is a strong plus.