Electrical & Controls Design Engineer (R&D)
Cork, Ireland
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Advanced HVAC & Cooling Solutions
Our client, a leading innovator in
HVAC and advanced cooling technologies
, is seeking an
Electrical & Controls Design Engineer
to join their R&D team in Cork. This role will play a key part in developing next-generation cooling solutions for
data centres, AI/HPC, and industrial applications
.
You will be responsible for designing electrical systems, controls architecture, and instrumentation from early concept through to prototype validation, working closely with mechanical, software, and test engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge R&D projects and influence the transition of new technologies into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Key Highlights
* Design electrical architectures, schematics, and control panels for R&D and future production systems
* Specify instrumentation and sensors across air, water, and refrigerant circuits
* Contribute to controls architecture, I/O definitions, and system behaviour
* Ensure compliance with CE and relevant safety standards
* Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced R&D environment
What We're Looking For
* Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related discipline
* 3+ years' experience in electrical design, controls, or instrumentation
* Strong schematic design skills (AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
* Experience with industrial components, sensors, and control systems
* Excellent communication and documentation skills
Nice to Have
* HVAC/R or refrigeration systems experience
* Exposure to UL standards and PLC-based control systems
* Knowledge of data centre cooling architectures
This role offers
hands-on involvement in innovative HVAC R&D
, strong career progression, and the chance to work on technologies shaping the future of high-density cooling.