Senior R&D Controls Technician

• JOB SUMMARY:

The Munters R&D Systems Integration group develops new controls strategies for the Data Center Cooling Market & supports our controls systems at customer’s sites.  The R&D Controls Technician is an essential part of the support process from concept to successful product.   Technicians create databases for equipment, troubleshoot and fix controls-related issues, train Field Service Technicians in controls, and help meet our customer's needs. This includes travel to job sites to troubleshoot live, travel to factories for testing, and perform/attend training sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Tests written programs produced by the DCSI Engineering Team.
• Light to moderate programming modifications.
• Critical thinking and evaluation of sensor placement, assembly, and wiring to ensure units are correctly assembled and ready for the customer.
• Documentation of training material and processes.
• Troubleshooting of logic controllers, digital and analog sensing devices, variable speed drives, wiring, and refrigeration .
• Assisting with the integration of Building Management Systems and interfaces (protocols) to Munters equipment.
• Provide Service Tech Support: over the phone troubleshooting.
• Travel to critical jobsites as needed. Travel can be 50 to 75% of the time, depending on need.
• Executes projects & tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work on large scale projects and provide comprehensive documentation.
• Knowledge of common HVAC components such as compressors, valves, fans, and heat exchangers
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to successfully plan work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer ability & background in DDCs/PLCs. ALC / OEMCtrl background preferred.
• Understanding of networks: IP, BACnet, Modbus.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A knowledge of advanced computer use.
• Background in logic controllers, digital & analog sensing devices, variable speed drives, and refrigeration principles.
• 5+ years industry experience with Associates Degree in a related field (HVAC/Controls) or 5-10 years of experience in commercial or Data Center facilities with emphasis in Controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Daily walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing for sustained periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, though some job sites require outside work.

• Job Posting Text

Job Posting Text

JOB SUMMARY:

The Munters R&D Systems Integration group develops new controls strategies for the Data Center Cooling Market & supports our controls systems at customer’s sites.  The R&D Controls Technician is an essential part of the support process from concept to successful product.   Technicians create databases for equipment, troubleshoot and fix controls-related issues, train Field Service Technicians in controls, and help meet our customer's needs. This includes travel to job sites to troubleshoot live, travel to factories for testing, and perform/attend training sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Tests written programs produced by the DCSI Engineering Team.
• Light to moderate programming modifications.
• Critical thinking and evaluation of sensor placement, assembly, and wiring to ensure units are correctly assembled and ready for the customer.
• Documentation of training material and processes.
• Troubleshooting of logic controllers, digital and analog sensing devices, variable speed drives, wiring, and refrigeration .
• Assisting with the integration of Building Management Systems and interfaces (protocols) to Munters equipment.
• Provide Service Tech Support: over the phone troubleshooting.
• Travel to critical jobsites as needed. Travel can be 50 to 75% of the time, depending on need.
• Executes projects & tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work on large scale projects and provide comprehensive documentation.
• Knowledge of common HVAC components such as compressors, valves, fans, and heat exchangers
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to successfully plan work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer ability & background in DDCs/PLCs. ALC / OEMCtrl background preferred.
• Understanding of networks: IP, BACnet, Modbus.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A knowledge of advanced computer use.
• Background in logic controllers, digital & analog sensing devices, variable speed drives, and refrigeration principles.
• 5+ years industry experience with Associates Degree in a related field (HVAC/Controls) or 5-10 years of experience in commercial or Data Center facilities with emphasis in Controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Daily walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing for sustained periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, though some job sites require outside work.