Controls Integration Engineer

WaterFurnace International, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Controls Integration Engineer at WaterFurnace International, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN joins the engineering team to develop system-level control software across multiple HVAC platforms for heat pumps and DOAS systems.

The role focuses on design, development, debugging, and support of factory-installed control packages, with collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, and product management. Strong background in system design, visual programming with Niagara 4 or Automated Logic, and solid coding

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system design experience.
• 5+ years of visual programming with Niagara/ALC.
• Strong coding skills and methodologies.
• Familiar with GIT and documentation control.
• Understanding of machine/system control.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and support control software for HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with R&D and applications engineering to refine specifications.
• Create visual programming for HVAC controls in Niagara N4 and ALC.
• Support research projects requiring system-level software.
• Provide Manufacturing and test-lab support.
• Assist in project planning with effort estimates.
• Coordinate with customer BAS/Control systems.

Skills

System design

Visual programming

Coding skills

Git

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Niagara 4

Automated Logic (ALC)

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, WaterFurnace designs and manufactures ultra-efficient, renewable-energy comfort products that provide heating, cooling and potable hot water solutions for use in both homes and commercial buildings. We employ more than 360 people in R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales roles across the US and Canada. For almost four decades, our Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, and Heat Recovery Chillers have been reducing energy usage consumption and increasing comfort in buildings around the world.

Our Purpose

To transform the way we use energy, protect resources for future generations, and give people the freedom to focus on life.

Job Summary

The Controls Integration Engineer is a member of the engineering/new product development team which works closely with other teams such as engineering labs, system engineering, manufacturing, IT, and product management to develop system-level control software across multiple HVAC control platforms for heat pumps in water to air and water to water applications. The selected individual should have technical expertise in design, development, and debugging of equipment system level controls. This preferred individual will work with the embedded software engineering team to develop and troubleshoot controls. This position is based in Fort Wayne, IN with less than 15% travel required.

• Design, develop, validate, debug, and support operational code that controls factory-installed control packages on water-to-water heat pumps, air-to-water chillers, water-to-air heat pumps, DOAS systems, and rooftop units.
• Collaborate with R&D and applications engineering teams to write and or refine specifications for a variety of packaged systems.
• Visual programming for HVAC controls in Niagara N4 and Automated Logic (ALC) platforms.
• Support research and development projects requiring system-level software.
• Provide support for Manufacturing, Technical Services, Field Trials, and in-house labs
• Assist in project planning by providing work estimates for various projects.
• Assist in system level definition around application and coordination with customer BAS/Control systems.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Five or more years’ experience in system design
• Five or more years visual programming experience using Niagara, Automated Logic (ALC) or similar coding platforms.
• Strong coding skills and methodologies
• Basic knowledge of GIT software documentation control
• Understanding of machine/system control
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in both a team environment

and independently.

• Self-starter
• Detail-oriented
• Familiarity with various communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, BACnet IP, as well as RS485 infrastructure

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or experience in related field preferred
• HVAC experience and knowledge is a plus
• Niagara 4 Certification a plus
• ALC Certification a plus

Essential Functions

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hybrid work may be available.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.