About the job
Our client is seeking an
Electrical & Controls Design Engineer
to support the development of advanced cooling technologies for
data centres, AI/HPC, and industrial applications
.
This is an
R&D-focused role
covering electrical system design, controls architecture, and instrumentation from
early concept through prototype development and validation
, with exposure to product industrialisation.
You will work closely with
mechanical, software, and test engineers
to define system-level electrical and controls strategies for next-generation cooling products.#
Key Responsibilities
Electrical System Design
* Design electrical architectures for R&D prototypes and future production systems, including:
* Power distribution
* Control and safety circuits
* Protective devices and panel layouts
* Produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using
AutoCAD Electrical (or similar)
.
* Select electrical components such as:
* Relays, breakers, contactors
* VSDs, EC fans, actuators, compressors
* Power supplies and safety hardware
* Ensure designs comply with
CE and applicable safety standards
.
* Support design reviews, risk assessments (FMEA), technical documentation, and BOM creation.
Controls & Instrumentation
* Define and specify sensors and instrumentation for
refrigerant, air, and water systems
, including:
* Temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, level, and differential pressure
* Develop controls architecture diagrams, I/O lists, and cable schedules in collaboration with controls/software engineers.
* Provide technical input to control logic, sequencing, and system behaviour.
* Specify and review communication methods and interfaces:
* Analog/digital I/O, Modbus, BACnet, PWM, 0-10 V
* Support panel builders and software teams with clear I/O maps, signal definitions, and instrumentation specifications.
* Review R&D test data to validate sensor accuracy and control performance, recommending improvements where required.
Required Experience
* Degree in
Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics
, or related discipline.
* 3+ years' experience
in electrical design, controls design, or instrumentation engineering.
* Strong ability to design and interpret
electrical schematics and control circuits
.
* Experience selecting and integrating
sensors and instrumentation
.
* Understanding of
control theory fundamentals
.
* Familiarity with:
* VSDs, EC motors
* Valves, actuators, relays
* Analog and digital I/O
* Industrial wiring practices
* Ability to work effectively in
cross-functional R&D teams
.
* Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Exposure to
UL standards
(UL1995, UL508A, UL
* Experience with
HVAC/R or refrigeration systems
.
* Hands-on experience with
instrument calibration or data acquisition
.
* Familiarity with
PLC environments
(e.g. Carel, WebCTRL).
* Knowledge of
data-centre cooling architectures
.