Controls Engineer at Ecolab

Naperville, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Data CentersIndustries

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLC programmingHMIModbusBACnetEthernet/IPBMSDCIMindustrial automationcontrol logicfault detectionfailover mechanismspump controlvalve controlcybersecuritycommissioning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum education and experience requirements for this Controls Engineer role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience in industrial controls and automation systems is required, or an MS with 3 years, or a PhD.

What key technical skills are required for this position?

Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric preferred), Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, Profinet), and HMI/SCADA development tools is required.

Is the salary or compensation specified for this Controls Engineer job?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is remote work or location details mentioned for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What preferred qualifications would make me stand out for this Controls Engineer position?

Experience with cooling system controls and precision environmental regulation in data centers is preferred.