{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c46f39aa6f56bb152abac77d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c46f39aa6f56bb152abac77d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c46f39aa6f56bb152abac77d","title":"Senior Controls Solutions Engineer","description":"Senior Controls Solutions Senior Engineer (U.S.)\n\nDepartment: Controls & Electrical / Data Center & OEM Solutions\n\nLocation: U.S. (hybrid; travel as required)\n\nDate: January 28, 2026\n\nReports To: Director, Engineering & Controls (U.S.)\n\nPosition Summary\nOwn the end-to-end controls architecture and delivery quality for FläktGroup’s air-side and liquid-side OEM platforms and data-center solutions in the U.S. market. This role is the technical authority (SME) for Sequence of Operation (SOO) design, code development & review, controls parts logistics support, new integrations (BMS/protocols/devices), and drawing/version governance—from design through FAT/SAT/IST, handover, and warranty support. Lead standards, guide cross-functional teams, and serve as customer-facing engineering leadership at critical milestones.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nControls Architecture & Standards Ownership\n\nDefine and maintain the primary controls architecture for U.S. air-side and liquid-side platforms, including CRAH, CRAC, FWU, and CDU systems.\n\nEstablish modular code libraries, naming conventions, and safety interlocks to ensure repeatable product quality across all plants.\n\nDesign and maintain mission-critical redundancy logic (N+X configurations) and automatic failover sequences to ensure 100% uptime for data center cooling infrastructure.\n\nGovern the integration of high-speed sensors, drives, and controllers, ensuring full interoperability across BACnet, Modbus, and third-party APIs.\n\nSOO Development & Release Governance\n\nTranslate system-level sequences into production-grade SOO code while enforcing strict peer code reviews and testing standards.\n\nDevelop specialized \"Fast Start\" and \"Rapid Restart\" sequences to minimize thermal spikes in the data hall following power interruptions.\n\nEngineer dedicated control logic for leak detection, containment, and isolation specifically for liquid-side CDU and FWU platforms.\n\nManage global revision control, including versioning, change logs, and rollback plans for all platform-specific and job-specific code derivatives.\n\nHardware Validation & Test Bench Leadership\n\nArchitect and lead hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulated test benches to validate logic, I/O mapping, and fail-safes prior to factory release.\n\nDefine rigorous pass/fail certification gates and testing protocols to maximize \"shift-left\" defect detection.\n\nEnsure high-frequency telemetry support for integration with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and environmental monitoring platforms.\n\nTechnical Documentation & Drawing Governance\n\nGovern version control for all electrical/controls drawings, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and panel schedules.\n\nMaintain absolute traceability between customer requirements, SOO design, released code, and final FAT/SAT documentation.\n\nPartner with Supply Chain to qualify and sustain approved controls components, proactively managing alternates and end-of-life (EoL) risks.\n\nProject Execution & Customer Leadership\n\nLead technical authority for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).\n\nServe as the top-tier subject matter expert (SME) for troubleshooting complex site escalations involving controls logic or system performance.\n\nOwn technical reviews with customers regarding design intent, integration strategy, and commissioning readiness.\n\nProvide structured feedback to Product Engineering to refine hardware selection and improve commissioning efficiency based on field learnings.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nB.S. in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical (with strong controls), or related Engineering.\n\n7+ years in HVAC/BAS controls with hands-on DDC/PLC programming, commissioning, and BMS integration (BACnet IP/Modbus).\n\nProven ownership of architecture, code reviews, and release/version control.\n\nExperience leading FAT/SAT/IST and resolving complex field issues.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nData-center or mission-critical cooling experience; redundancy and fail-safe strategies.\n\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop test setups and automated test frameworks.\n\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP signals for parts availability and alternates.\n\nExposure to cybersecurity considerations for BAS/OT networks.\n\nTools & Platforms\n\nDDC/PLC environments (BACnet/Modbus-capable controllers; function block/structured text IDEs).\n\nElectrical CAD and revision control tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical + PDM/PLM or Git-like DMS).\n\nProtocol analyzers, simulators, and HIL bench equipment.\n\nSuccess Metrics (KPIs)\n\nOTD ≥ 95% for controls deliverables (SOO, code, drawings) to production/commissioning gates.\n\nBench-Found Defects ≥ 80% of total defects (shift-left) and Commissioning Punchlist ↓ 30–50% vs. baseline.\n\nFirst-Pass FAT/SAT ≥ 90% for standardized platforms.\n\nDocumentation Accuracy ≥ 98% (code drawings I/O list alignment).\n\nParts EoL Zero Surprise Events on released programs (alternates qualified ≥ 1 per critical component).\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Columbia","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T03:16:15.102Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"334512","title":"Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use","slug":"automatic-environmental-control-manufacturing-for-residential-commercial-and-appliance-use"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Controls Solutions Engineer","description":"Senior Controls Solutions Senior Engineer (U.S.)\n\nDepartment: Controls & Electrical / Data Center & OEM Solutions\n\nLocation: U.S. (hybrid; travel as required)\n\nDate: January 28, 2026\n\nReports To: Director, Engineering & Controls (U.S.)\n\nPosition Summary\nOwn the end-to-end controls architecture and delivery quality for FläktGroup’s air-side and liquid-side OEM platforms and data-center solutions in the U.S. market. This role is the technical authority (SME) for Sequence of Operation (SOO) design, code development & review, controls parts logistics support, new integrations (BMS/protocols/devices), and drawing/version governance—from design through FAT/SAT/IST, handover, and warranty support. Lead standards, guide cross-functional teams, and serve as customer-facing engineering leadership at critical milestones.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nControls Architecture & Standards Ownership\n\nDefine and maintain the primary controls architecture for U.S. air-side and liquid-side platforms, including CRAH, CRAC, FWU, and CDU systems.\n\nEstablish modular code libraries, naming conventions, and safety interlocks to ensure repeatable product quality across all plants.\n\nDesign and maintain mission-critical redundancy logic (N+X configurations) and automatic failover sequences to ensure 100% uptime for data center cooling infrastructure.\n\nGovern the integration of high-speed sensors, drives, and controllers, ensuring full interoperability across BACnet, Modbus, and third-party APIs.\n\nSOO Development & Release Governance\n\nTranslate system-level sequences into production-grade SOO code while enforcing strict peer code reviews and testing standards.\n\nDevelop specialized \"Fast Start\" and \"Rapid Restart\" sequences to minimize thermal spikes in the data hall following power interruptions.\n\nEngineer dedicated control logic for leak detection, containment, and isolation specifically for liquid-side CDU and FWU platforms.\n\nManage global revision control, including versioning, change logs, and rollback plans for all platform-specific and job-specific code derivatives.\n\nHardware Validation & Test Bench Leadership\n\nArchitect and lead hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulated test benches to validate logic, I/O mapping, and fail-safes prior to factory release.\n\nDefine rigorous pass/fail certification gates and testing protocols to maximize \"shift-left\" defect detection.\n\nEnsure high-frequency telemetry support for integration with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and environmental monitoring platforms.\n\nTechnical Documentation & Drawing Governance\n\nGovern version control for all electrical/controls drawings, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and panel schedules.\n\nMaintain absolute traceability between customer requirements, SOO design, released code, and final FAT/SAT documentation.\n\nPartner with Supply Chain to qualify and sustain approved controls components, proactively managing alternates and end-of-life (EoL) risks.\n\nProject Execution & Customer Leadership\n\nLead technical authority for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).\n\nServe as the top-tier subject matter expert (SME) for troubleshooting complex site escalations involving controls logic or system performance.\n\nOwn technical reviews with customers regarding design intent, integration strategy, and commissioning readiness.\n\nProvide structured feedback to Product Engineering to refine hardware selection and improve commissioning efficiency based on field learnings.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nB.S. in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical (with strong controls), or related Engineering.\n\n7+ years in HVAC/BAS controls with hands-on DDC/PLC programming, commissioning, and BMS integration (BACnet IP/Modbus).\n\nProven ownership of architecture, code reviews, and release/version control.\n\nExperience leading FAT/SAT/IST and resolving complex field issues.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nData-center or mission-critical cooling experience; redundancy and fail-safe strategies.\n\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop test setups and automated test frameworks.\n\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP signals for parts availability and alternates.\n\nExposure to cybersecurity considerations for BAS/OT networks.\n\nTools & Platforms\n\nDDC/PLC environments (BACnet/Modbus-capable controllers; function block/structured text IDEs).\n\nElectrical CAD and revision control tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical + PDM/PLM or Git-like DMS).\n\nProtocol analyzers, simulators, and HIL bench equipment.\n\nSuccess Metrics (KPIs)\n\nOTD ≥ 95% for controls deliverables (SOO, code, drawings) to production/commissioning gates.\n\nBench-Found Defects ≥ 80% of total defects (shift-left) and Commissioning Punchlist ↓ 30–50% vs. baseline.\n\nFirst-Pass FAT/SAT ≥ 90% for standardized platforms.\n\nDocumentation Accuracy ≥ 98% (code drawings I/O list alignment).\n\nParts EoL Zero Surprise Events on released programs (alternates qualified ≥ 1 per critical component).\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-27T03:16:15.102Z","dateModified":"2026-07-27T03:16:15.102Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Columbia","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c46f39aa6f56bb152abac77d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c46f39aa6f56bb152abac77d"}}