Data Centers Controls Engineer
Job in
8200, Schaffhausen, Kanton Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Listed on 2026-02-07
Listing for:
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Build the future of cooling for hyperscale data centers! Join our Data Center Thermal Solutions team and help design the next generation control systems that keep mission critical facilities running with maximum efficiency and reliability. You will work on advanced chiller plants, liquid cooling architectures, and integrated thermal platforms that support some of the world’s most demanding data center environments.
What You Will Do- Controls System Design & Development:
Design and implement control strategies for chiller plants, CDUs, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems - Develop sequences of operation for cooling infrastructures supporting 150+ kW per rack
- Build intelligent control logic to optimize PUE and maintain ASHRAE compliant temperature and humidity
- Integrate and optimize controls across air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and hybrid systems
- Mentor junior engineers and field technicians, and collaborate closely with mechanical, applications, and product development teams
- Work directly with customers to translate requirements into robust control solutions
- Contribute to the standardization of control platforms and reusable code libraries
- Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML optimization, digital twins, and predictive controls
- Support development of fault detection & diagnostics (FDD)
- Document best practices and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
- Degree in Electrical / Controls Engineering (or related discipline)
- Strong background in HVAC / control systems
- Understanding of chiller plant controls, sequencing, and optimization
- Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA
- Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and P&IDs
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Data center experience
- Exposure to liquid cooling systems (facility water loops, CDUs, cold plates)
- Experience with MATLAB Simulink, or similar modeling tools
- Work on state-of-the-art data center thermal technologies
- Influence product architecture and controls strategy for hyperscale deployments
- Collaborate with top engineers in a fast growing, innovation driven environment
- Make a measurable impact on energy efficiency and sustainability
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