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About the Role

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, integration, and validation of control systems for Motivair's liquid cooling products. This role combines controls engineering, embedded software development, system integration, and product innovation to deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in industrial automation, PLC programming, communication protocols, and control system architecture, along with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and control algorithms for liquid cooling systems.
Design and implement automation architectures incorporating sensors, pumps, valves, VFDs, instrumentation, and communication networks.
Create and maintain electrical and controls documentation, including I/O lists, control narratives, functional specifications, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
Configure and validate industrial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, and Ethernet-based networks.
Participate in the development of embedded control solutions and integrated control architectures for new product platforms.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure successful product development and deployment.
Support system testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and field startup activities.
Analyze and troubleshoot hardware, software, and controls-related issues throughout the product lifecycle.
Translate customer requirements, technical specifications, and industry standards into effective controls solutions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, software standardization, platform scalability, and development of reusable controls frameworks.
Contribute to technology roadmaps and future product innovations supporting AI and data center cooling applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, embedded systems, or a related field.
Experience developing and troubleshooting PLC applications utilizing Ladder Logic (LD), Structured Text (ST), and Function Block Diagrams (FBD).
Experience with BMS, SCADA, or industrial automation environments.
Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and SNMP.
Understanding of control theory, instrumentation, PID control, and system integration principles.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control panel drawings, and system architecture documentation.
Experience performing system validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Skills

PLC programming
Embedded software development
System integration
Industrial automation
Ladder Logic (LD)
Structured Text (ST)
Function Block Diagrams (FBD)
Modbus
BACnet
SNMP
Control theory
Instrumentation
PID control
Electrical schematics interpretation
P&IDs interpretation
Control panel drawings interpretation
System architecture documentation interpretation
Troubleshooting
Root-cause analysis
Project management
Cross-functional team collaboration
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure platforms
Modicon PLCs
Carel controls
C.Suite
1Tool
Embedded software development
Firmware development
C
C++
Python
Liquid cooling systems
Thermal management technologies
HVAC systems
Fluid process controls
VFD integration
Pump integration
Heat exchanger integration
Fieldbus-connected devices integration
Git
GitHub
Software version control systems
Cloud-connected architectures
Analytics platforms
Remote monitoring technologies
Cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems
Operational technology environments
Data center applications
Hyperscale applications
Mission-critical infrastructure applications
AI infrastructure applications
Digital twin technologies
Simulation tools
Virtual commissioning environments
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Lean Engineering
Standardized controls architecture methodologies

Location

U.S. based

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year

Benefits

Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year
Competitive pay
Incentives
Company share ownership
401(k) with match
Performance discussions
Global opportunities
Schneider Career Hub
Learning platforms like Coursera
Recognition
Volunteer leave
Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
Youth education initiatives
Military leave benefits

About the Company

Motivair by Schneider Electric is a leading provider of advanced liquid cooling technologies and intelligent controls systems designed for hyperscale data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), AI infrastructure, and other mission-critical environments.
Our engineering teams develop innovative thermal management solutions that help customers improve efficiency, reliability, scalability, and sustainability in the world's most demanding digital applications.
As part of our New Product Development organization, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create next-generation cooling platforms and control systems that support the rapid growth of AI and data center technologies.
Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
At Motivair, you'll play a critical role in developing innovative cooling and controls technologies that enable the future of AI, cloud computing, and mission-critical infrastructure.
We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning, empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact on a more sustainable world.
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values.
We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value.
Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.