Mechatronic Controls Engineer
Controls Engineer – Data Centre Thermal Management Location: Fully Remote within the US Contract to Hire Opportunity Industry: Pump & Valve Manufacturer. We are supporting a global engineering organisation seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to develop the control systems behind next-generation liquid-cooling and thermal-management products. This position sits within an Innovation and New Product Development team focused on creating intelligent mechatronic systems for high-density data-centre and AI infrastructure. You will help design the controls architecture that manages pumps, valves, heat exchangers, VFDs, sensors and coolant loops. Key responsibilities Design and develop controls architectures for mechatronic cooling and fluid-management systems. Develop and maintain PLC software using platforms such as CODESYS, Allen-Bradley, ABB Automation Builder or Unitronics. Integrate mechanical, electrical and controls components into complete, reliable systems. Select control platforms and industrial devices based on performance, scalability and modularity. Develop remote-monitoring, connectivity and intelligent-diagnostics capabilities. Support product development from initial concept through prototyping, testing and validation. Troubleshoot system performance across pumps, valves, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation and industrial I/O. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, product, project and supplier teams. Produce technical requirements, development documentation and validation records. Required experience Strong background in controls, mechatronics or industrial automation. Hands-on PLC programming and control-logic development experience. Experience developing controls for physical products or engineered systems. Knowledge of pumps, valves, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation or fluid-handling systems. Experience with control panels, system integration, testing and validation. Track record of taking products or technologies from concept through prototype and testing. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical work independently. Desirable experience Data-centre liquid cooling or thermal-management systems. Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) or direct-to-chip cooling. Heat exchangers, coolant loops and temperature, pressure or flow control. CODESYS and IEC 61131-3. Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP or other fieldbus protocols. Remote monitoring, connected products or intelligent diagnostics. SCADA or HMI development. New Product Development within an industrial or manufacturing environment.