Controls Development Engineer

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Airedale by Modine Full time

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Controls Development Engineer to work as part of the Controls Department based in Leeds.


The Role

Responsibilities for this role include:

  • Develop Niagara framework applications and widgets using Java 1.8 and JavaScript
  • Write short Python scripts for data piping between cloud platforms
  • Develop new features for system optimisers incorporating AI and ML for control systems
  • Develop and support IoT, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance projects
  • Thinking outside the box to develop new features and bring them to market
  • Where possible, improve the existing codebase
  • Support the design team when needed. Become familiar with control systems strategies for HVAC applications using Carel, Trend, Tridium Niagara and Siemens controls platforms
  • Contribute to project documentation including control philosophies, description of operations and new product literature for marketing
  • Attend internal and external client/site meetings as necessary to determine initial scope of works and correct functionality during commissioning
  • Understand the system as a whole and actively work with the support team to suggest process or efficiency improvements where possible
  • Work with the Research & Development department to incorporate new technologies and features into projects and report improvements back
  • Responsibility for the training and mentoring of new engineers and apprentices
  • Provide technical support for site engineers and customers as required
  • Some site work may occasionally be required


Skills & Experience

  • Have some demonstrable experience with Java or other OOP language
  • Hold a technical degree and/or have relevant experience
  • Experience with programmable controllers is desirable but not essential, especially:
  • Tridium Niagara 4 software and controllers
  • Capable of understanding control strategies
  • Experience with HVAC applications and knowledge of cooling and heating systems is desirable but not essential
  • Have knowledge of IT systems and communication networks
  • Knowledge of BMS/DCIM and common communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP) is desirable but not essential
  • Logical and methodical approach to problem solving using own initiative is a must
  • Have good written & communication skills
  • Team player


Package Descriptions

  • Competitive Salary
  • 7% Employer Pension contribution (min 1% employee)
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days holiday + statutory days
  • Holiday Purchase scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc
  • Inhouse training school
  • Working for a UK based leading manufacturer


About Airedale

At our heart we’re a technology company, working with huge global colocation and hyperscale clients to design, build, install and optimise precision cooling systems that operate 24/7/365 in data centres all over the world. We are engineers, we are problem solvers and we are passionate about the role that air conditioning plays in an increasingly connected world. We’re also passionate about sustainability and we’re part of the Modine group, a global organization with fiscal 2024 revenues of $2.4 billion, who’s vision is to help engineer a cleaner, healthier world.


Prospective candidates must have proof that they have the right to work in the UK.


We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding the position. CVs will only be accepted directly by interested candidates and no speculative CVs will be accepted



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