Controls Engineer II

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai seeks a Controls Engineer II focusing on industrial refrigeration and HVAC. You will design and develop software for control systems, work with engineering teams on advanced solutions, and support projects for optimization and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a relevant field, has 2–3 years of experience or an MS with applicable background, and is familiar with MATLAB/Simulink. Competitive salary range is $70,000 - $85,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of controls, automation, or related engineering experience.
• Interest in model‑based design for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with basic control systems concepts and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and testing of control system software.
• Collaborate to deliver advanced controls for chillers and air handlers.
• Design and implement control software for industrial environments.

Skills

Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink

Control systems concepts

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team-oriented collaboration

Basic ability to read embedded C/C++ code

Scripting tools such as Python

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Position

Controls Engineer II – Industrial Refrigeration and HVAC Equipment

What You Will Do

• Support design, development, and testing of control system software for industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering team to deliver advanced controls for chillers, air handlers, and smart building products that optimize cooling/heating performance and energy efficiency.
• Contribute to state‑of‑the‑art testing facilities and next‑generation cooling solutions for decarbonization, data center efficiency, AI‑enabled manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives.
• Design, implement, test, and support control software for chillers and air handling units used in data centers, large facilities, and industrial environments.
• Develop reliable and maintainable code using MATLAB/Simulink and model‑based design principles for embedded systems.
• Apply control theory fundamentals (modeling, simulation, statistics, data acquisition) to support robust and efficient control solutions.
• Assist with data analysis and modeling activities to support system understanding and controller development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers.

What We Look For

Required:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline; MS preferred.
• 2–3 years of controls, automation, or related engineering experience, or an MS degree with relevant project, research, or internship experience.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and interest in model‑based design for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with basic control systems concepts, modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Basic ability to read embedded C/C++ code and use scripting tools such as Python or MATLAB.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000. Competitive benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/holidays/sick time, on‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities, safety policy, relocation assistance may be provided.

EEO Statement

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.