Senior Controls Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Company; Racine (WI); Presencial; USD 98 000 - 147 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Insurance

Pension/401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Modine Manufacturing Company in Racine, Wisconsin seeks an HVAC Controls Engineer to design, implement, and validate control software for data center thermal systems. You will own the controls lifecycle from SOO to field commissioning, focusing on reliability, energy efficiency, and BMS integration.

The role covers design for Carel platforms, field testing, FAT support, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and product teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of full-time controls engineering experience preferred, new grads considered for exceptional projects.
• Experience with HVAC systems, data center equipment, ICT gear is preferred.
• Familiarity with Industrial Control Panels, electrical troubleshooting, sensors like pressure/temperature/flow.
• IEC 61131-3 languages knowledge (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain control applications for Carel platforms.
• Implement robust software for VFD control, EC fans, expansion valves, and related systems.
• Define data models and security-conscious defaults; support HMI and firmware update plans.
• Develop and validate BMS integrations using BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, or other protocols.
• Create and execute test plans (SIL/HIL), support FAT and field commissioning.
• Provide field and production support, troubleshoot controls issues, and follow 8D problem-solving.
• Maintain source code in version control; contribute to SOO, FMEA, and hazard analysis.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Ferramentas

Carel controllers (c.pCO)

Distech ECY-S1000

Git

BACnet/IP

Modbus TCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Description

Backed by more than a century of engineering excellence in thermal management technology, Modine has sharpened its focus as a specialized leader in commercial HVAC and data center solutions into a new era. Throughout this evolution, our dynamic and collaborative culture, driven by our talented people, has propelled us to the forefront of the industry on a new frontier. At Modine, we foster an environment of entrepreneurship and ingenuity, empowering our team to continually drive innovation. Joining Modine means unlocking meaningful career growth, continuous development, and high-impact opportunities.
Transform the future with us.

For more information about Modine, visitmodine.com.

Position Description

We are seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer to design, implement, and validate control software used in various data center thermal management systems. You will own the entire controls lifecycle— from requirements and sequence-of-operations (SOO) through coding, simulation, lab testing, field commissioning, and release—focusing on reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and Building Management System (BMS) integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  • Develop, configure, and maintain control applications for Carel platforms (e.g., c.pCO family, pCO, pGD HMI) using Carel development tools (e.g., c.suite, 1tool, c.touch, c.web where applicable).
  • Implement robust software for VFD control, EC condenser fans, electronic expansion valves, oil management, refrigerant leak mitigation, antishort-cycle protection, pump control, and capacity/temperature reset strategies.
  • Build and maintain reusable control function blocks, alarms, trend logs, and diagnostics.
• Integration & Connectivity
  • Define points lists, data models, and discovery/ alarming conventions; ensure cybersecurity-minded defaults (roles, passwords, ports).
  • Implement commissioning and service workflows (HMI screens, parameter maps, trend sets, firmware update plans).
  • Develop and validate BMS integrations using BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, or other.
• Validation & Commissioning
  • Create and execute test plans: SIL/HIL simulation, bench testing, and environmental chamber/low-ambient tests.
  • Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site commissioning; diagnose and resolve control issues (tuning, sensors, wiring, EMI/grounding, network).
  • Document release notes, fault trees, and service bulletins.
• Field & Production Support
  • Provide immediate and effective support to the production line and/or end-users to diagnose and solve controls issues. This support may be outside of typical business hours (nights and weekends).
  • Work through 8D process to determine root cause, implement corrective action, and prevent recurrence.
• Quality & Process
  • Maintain source code in the applicable version control system (SharePoint, Git, Jira, etc.)
  • Contribute to requirements, SOO, FMEA, and hazard analysis; drive design for reliability (DFR) and design for service (DFS).
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, aftermarket, and product teams to ensure end-to-end system performance.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of full-time controls engineering experience desired. However, new graduates may be considered based on exceptional project work or previous employement.
• Experience with, or demonstrated knowledge of, HVAC systems, data center equipment, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with Industrial Control Panels, electrical troubleshooting, and typical industrial sensor types (pressure, temperature, flow, etc.).
• Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Carel controllers, specifically c.pCO product line.
• Experience with Distech controllers, specifically ECY-S1000.
• Knowledge of industrial serial communication protocols, such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, etc.
• Ability to safely and effectively use electrical test and measurement equipment to diagnose and solve controls issues.
• Working knowledge of Git (branching, reviews, tags, release management).

Travel

• Up to 20% to customer locations and various manufacturing locations, primarily in USA.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
    • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $98,000-$147,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Modine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes all Qualified Applicants!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.