Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer - New Product DevelopmentAbout Motivair
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.
Position Summary
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.
Key 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.

Required Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engine...