Principal IT & Automation Recruitment Consultant at HERO Recruitment Ltd. +353 867902191 dee@hero.ie
Electrical & Controls Design Engineer (R&D)
Cork, Ireland | 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 DETAILS? (kept) 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 Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics or a related discipline
3+ years’ experience in electrical design, controls or instrumentation
Strong schematic design skills (AutoCAD Electrical or entscheiden ähnliche)
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
Location & Salary
Salary: €50,000 – €70,000 per annum. Location: Cork, County Cork, Ireland.
Employment type
Full‑time
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
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