Firmware Engineer I

Experience: 3-6 Years Industry: HVAC, Controls, Automation & Industrial Cooling Systems

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in CAREL and Schneider Electric controllers, PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols. The role involves developing and supporting control solutions for industrial cooling and thermal management products while coordinating with customers, service teams, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain application software using CAREL and Schneider Electric controllers.

• Hands-on programming using IEC 611131-3 languages, particularly Functional Block Diagram (FBD) and Structured Text (ST).

• Design control sequences, safety interlocks, alarm management, and equipment logic.

• Develop and configure HMI screens for monitoring, control, alarms, trends, and diagnostics.

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet, CAN Bus, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP.

• Support integration with BMS, EMS, SCADA, and remote monitoring platforms.

• Participate in new product development, validation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field implementation.

• Understand customer-specific requirements and implement requested configurations.

• Provide technical support to service teams and customers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Service teams.

• Support factory production activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare functional specifications, software documentation, validation reports, and release records.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Minimum 3-6 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, firmware, or HVAC/cooling system controls.

• Strong hands-on experience with CAREL and Schneider Electric controllers (preferred).

• Proficiency in Functional Block Diagram (FBD) and Structured Text (ST) programming.

• Experience in HMI development and industrial automation systems.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and network integration.

• Experience in factory/manufacturing environments and customer-facing projects.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to Data Center Cooling, CDU, Chillers, InRoom, Inrow, HVAC, Thermal Management Systems, IoT connectivity, FAT/SAT activities, and global customer support.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Customer-focused mindset and ownership

• Cross-functional collaboration and communication

• Project execution and prioritization skills

• Ability to work in dynamic factory environments

Expected Outcomes

• Deliver robust and reliable control software solutions.

• Support customer-specific configurations and field requirements.

• Improve product quality, reliability, and serviceability.

• Ensure seamless coordination between engineering, factory, service, and customers.

• Contribute to successful product development and production support activities.

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• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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