Controls Engineer - ETO

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About Motivair by Schneider Electric

Motivair by Schneider Electric is a global leader in advanced liquid cooling and integrated controls systems supporting hyperscale data centers, HPC platforms, and mission ‑ critical digital operations. Our ETO team develops customized control architectures, software logic, and automation solutions to deliver high ‑ performance, reliable, and efficient liquid ‑ cooling products.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer within the Engineering ‑ to ‑ Order (ETO) team is responsible for developing, configuring, and validating control logic, automation sequences, embedded software, and system integration for Motivair ' s liquid ‑ cooling solutions. This role requires strong analytical capability, hands ‑ on controls development skills, and the ability to translate customer ‑ specific requirements into reliable and maintainable software and controls architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and automation sequences for liquid ‑ cooling control systems.
• Create control panel layouts, I/O lists, communication architectures, and system documentation.
• Program, test, and validate PLC, HMI, and embedded control hardware in accordance with internal standards.
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, VFDs, pumps, and communication buses into functional control systems.
• Interpret customer specifications, SOWs, and industry standards to develop customized ETO controls solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and field service teams to ensure end ‑ to ‑ end system functionality.
• Troubleshoot controls issues during build, FAT, commissioning, and field deployment.
• Develop and maintain documentation including functional specifications, wiring diagrams, logic flow, and test plans.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, software standardization, and development of reusable controls modules.

Who will you report to?

This role reports to the Engineering Manager for the ETO Group. It is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence at either the Lancaster, NY, or O'Fallon, MO facility at least 2 days per week, with up to 35% travel depending on location.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, embedded software, or related fields.
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot PLC applications using Function Block Diagrams (FBD), Structured Text (ST), and Ladder Logic (LD), depending on system requirements.
• Experience with BMS/SCADA development and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Redfish (nice to have).
• Demonstrated ability to manage source code using modern version control systems (Git/GitHub), following best practices for collaboration and code integrity.
• Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, PID tuning, and system integration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, I/O diagrams, and system architecture drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for automation hardware and software.
• Strong communication and cross ‑ functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to evolving requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient with PLC programming environments such as C.suite, 1tool (Carel), Modicon, and Schneider EcoStruxure. Experienced in embedded firmware development using C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience integrating variable frequency drives (VFDs), optimizing pump control systems, and implementing thermal management automation. Skilled in commissioning fieldbus connected devices.
• Familiarity with data logging, analytics, and cloud ‑ connected control architectures.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing industrial control systems and operational technology environments.
• Exposure to digital twins, simulation modeling, or virtual commissioning tools.
• Understanding of DFMA, Lean principles, and standardized software architecture practices.

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Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, Buffalo, NY

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/109812?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-03T18:55:53