Experience: 3-6 Years

Industry: HVAC, Controls, Automation & Industrial Cooling Systems

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in

CAREL and Schneider Electric controllers, PLC programming, HMI development, and

industrial communication protocols. The role involves developing and supporting control

solutions for industrial cooling and thermal management products while coordinating with

customers, service teams, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain application software using CAREL and Schneider Electric

controllers.

Hands-on programming using IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly Functional Block

Diagram (FBD) and Structured Text (ST).

Design control sequences, safety interlocks, alarm management, and equipment logic.
Develop and configure HMI screens for monitoring, control, alarms, trends, and

diagnostics.

Configure and troubleshoot industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet, CAN

Bus, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP.

Support integration with BMS, EMS, SCADA, and remote monitoring platforms.
Participate in new product development, validation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field

implementation.

Understand customer-specific requirements and implement requested configurations.
Provide technical support to service teams and customers for troubleshooting and issue

resolution.

Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and

Service teams.

Support factory production activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare functional specifications, software documentation, validation reports, and

release records.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, or

a related Engineering discipline.

Minimum 3-6 years years of experience in industrial automation, controls, firmware, or

HVAC/cooling system controls.

Strong hands-on experience with CAREL and Schneider Electric controllers (preferred).
Proficiency in Functional Block Diagram (FBD) and Structured Text (ST) programming.
Experience in HMI development and industrial automation systems.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and network integration.
Experience in factory/manufacturing environments and customer-facing projects.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to Data Center Cooling, CDU, Chillers, InRoom, Inrow, HVAC, Thermal

Management Systems, IoT connectivity, FAT/SAT activities, and global customer support.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Customer-focused mindset and ownership
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Project execution and prioritization skills
Ability to work in dynamic factory environments

Expected Outcomes

Deliver robust and reliable control software solutions.
Support customer-specific configurations and field requirements.
Improve product quality, reliability, and serviceability.
Ensure seamless coordination between engineering, factory, service, and customers.
Contribute to successful product development and production support activities.

Ready to make your mark in embedded software Apply today!

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