Controls Engineer (Silent-Aire)

Job Description

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Silent-Aire is looking for a Controls Engineer. This is a permanent position with one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

Primary Focus

The successful candidate will function as an important part of the controls engineering department at Silent-Aire and be an integral team member in a fast-growing and dynamic company.

This is an intermediate to senior programming / design position. The successful candidate will be expected to handle the responsibility of managing multiple projects with limited supervision, while reporting to senior level engineering personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review, and write DDC programs for custom HVAC equipment, computer room air handling equipment and various other HVAC related equipment.
• Commission, troubleshoot, test, and maintain HVAC equipment controls systems to ensure equipment is functioning per specifications and intended design.
• Operate proprietary software tools to aid in the design of the controls system.
• Interface with customers and other project stakeholders on technical issues related to controls.
• Provide training to internal and external customers, related to the controls operation of HVAC equipment.
• Support field service department as required on field related controls issues.
• Assist with the development of controls system operations manuals and technical brochures.
• Assist with the development of new and innovative product lines and refinement of existing products.
• Read and interpret job specifications produced by engineering consultants related to the design of HVAC controls.
• Interact with controls production staff; perform periodic inspections of systems under construction.
• Interact with quality control personnel and assist with implementation and enforcement of the company's quality assurance program.
• Participate in continuous product improvement.
• Be involved and develop relationships in many aspects of the business including support for estimating, business development and sales, production improvements and marketing.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Manufacturing shop is attached to offices and requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional travel to field worksite locations may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Some occasional travel required including international travel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Electrical / mechanical engineering degree, computer science degree, or a technical diploma combined with HVAC controls programming experience preferred.
• Industry experience in controls and more specifically HVAC controls preferred.
• Hands on experience with one or more of the following control technologies : Distech, CAREL, Tridium (Niagara), Johnson Controls, Siemens, Allen Bradley.
• Experience with controls communication protocols : BACnet and Modbus.
• Experience with DDCs / PLCs and BACnet / Modbus integrations.
• Experience with DDC programming languages : function block and structured text.
• Experience with web programming languages JavaScript and HTML5 preferred.
• Experience with general-purpose programming languages such as C++, Visual Basic, or Python an asset.
• Basic computer networking proficiency required, specifically with LANs, switches and routers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-starting, ability to manage multiple tasks on strict deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous technical learning and personal development, both self-directed and under the guidance of others.
• Diligent, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to accept assignments on short notice and perform under occasional stressful situations on tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

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