Overview
On Site
USD 98,600.00 - 148,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Thermal Management
Data Center Administration
High Availability
Distribution
Debugging
Failover
Recovery
Interfaces
Remote Monitoring
System Administration
Management
Algorithms
Energy
Load Balancing
Documentation
Test Plans
Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Automated Testing
Reliability Engineering
Control Engineering
Programmable Logic Controller
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
Ladder Logic
Communication
Modbus
Ethernet
IP
Intellectual Property
HMI
SCADA
Wonderware
Electrical Systems
Process Control
Interface Design
Layout
Facility Management
Immigration
Data Centers
IoT
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Electrical Engineering
HVAC
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning (ML)
Optimization
Training
Customer Facing
Testing
ADA
Recruiting
Job Boards
Job Details
We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for cooling and thermal management equipment in data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in PLC programming, industrial automation, and integration with building and data center management platforms to ensure reliable, efficient, and secure cooling operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of failover strategies, pump failure diagnostics, and control logic for high-availability systems.
What You Will Do
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $98,600.00 - $148,000.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement PLC-based control systems for cooling distribution equipment, including pump and valve control, thermal regulation, and safety interlocks.
- Develop and debug control logic for fault detection, failover mechanisms, and system recovery in case of pump or component failure.
- Create HMI interfaces for local and remote monitoring, enabling intuitive control and diagnostics of cooling system operations.
- Define electrical interface specifications and collaborate with electrical engineering teams on panel design and layout.
- Integrate control systems with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms for centralized monitoring and control.
- Establish and configure industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP) for seamless interoperability across systems.
- Develop control algorithms for energy optimization, load balancing, and predictive maintenance.
- Produce comprehensive documentation including I/O lists, logic diagrams, commissioning procedures, and test plans.
- Support field commissioning and troubleshoot control system issues during installation and operation.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure control system resilience and compliance with data center security standards.
- Implement automated testing and validation procedures to ensure control system reliability and performance.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field and 5 years of experience in industrial controls and automation systems or MS, and 3 years of experience or PhD.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric preferred).
- Skilled in Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams.
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development tools (FactoryTalk, WinCC, Wonderware, or similar).
- Solid understanding of electrical systems, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Familiarity with control theory, PID tuning, and process control principles.
- Experience in electrical interface design and panel layout.
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure and facility management systems
- Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cooling system controls and precision environmental regulation in data centers.
- Familiarity with IoT platforms and cloud-based monitoring solutions.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
- Knowledge of UL508A panel standards and electrical safety codes.
- Background in HVAC automation and thermal control systems.
- Experience with predictive analytics and machine learning for equipment optimization.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $98,600.00 - $148,000.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
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