Senior Controls Engineer – Data Center Thermal System

Johnson Controls OpenBlue

New Freedom, United States
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or flexible based on industry norms).
Controls system design and development
Chiller plant and cooling loop control
Bms and dcim integration
Johnson Controls OpenBlue is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and optimize control systems for data center cooling infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in controls engineering, particularly in mission-critical environments, and will work collaboratively in a supportive and innovative environment

Job Summary

  • This role is critical to delivering intelligent, efficient thermal management solutions that support high-density computing environments, including advanced GPU clusters and liquid cooling systems.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for controls engineering on complex data center projects and mentor junior engineers.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge thermal solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data centers with professional development support.

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Johnson Controls OpenBlue is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and optimize control systems for data center cooling infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in controls engineering, particularly in mission-critical environments, and will work collaboratively in a supportive and innovative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Controls system design and development
  • Chiller plant and cooling loop control
  • BMS and DCIM integration
  • PLC and DDC programming
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • ASHRAE guidelines for data centers

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML-based optimization
  • Predictive maintenance algorithms
  • Liquid cooling systems expertise
  • Cybersecurity best practices for OT

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years controls engineering experience
  • 4+ years data center/mission critical facility experience
  • Expert PLC/DDC programming (Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
  • Strong HVAC and hydronic system knowledge
  • Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines
  • Ability to read P&IDs and schematics

Work Rights

Not specified

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