Senior Controls Engineer - PLC & HVAC Systems

Opticool Technologies; Webster (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

CAD SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Carel platforms

Industrial protocols

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Carel control platforms

Modbus BACnet SNMP

Job description

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.