Senior Data Center Cooling Controls Engineer

Boyd; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corp in Woburn, MA seeks an experienced controls engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems for data center cooling applications. The role focuses on integrating and optimizing control strategies for cooling equipment to ensure a stable and efficient operating environment.

You will design architectures, implement real-time control algorithms, and integrate PLCs, RTUs, sensors, and actuators, plus develop HMI/SCADA interfaces and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems engineering or related field
• 3+ years designing, programming, and maintaining control systems
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and sensor networks integration

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures for cooling applications
• Develop and implement control algorithms based on real-time data (temperature, humidity, load)
• Integrate sensors, controllers, and actuators (PLCs, RTUs) for cooling systems
• Create electrical schematics, control diagrams, and process flow diagrams for data center cooling
• Program and configure controllers; develop HMI/SCADA interfaces
• Commission, test, and validate control systems; troubleshoot issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; assist in planning and budgeting for projects
• Maintain documentation and provide ongoing support for systems

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Control Systems Engineering

Advanced degrees or certifications (HVAC, refrigeration)

Tools

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Boyd Corp in Woburn, MA seeks an experienced controls engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems for data center cooling applications. The role focuses on integrating and optimizing control strategies for cooling equipment to ensure a stable and efficient operating environment.

You will design architectures, implement real-time control algorithms, and integrate PLCs, RTUs, sensors, and actuators, plus develop HMI/SCADA interfaces and documentation.