Senior Electrical Engineer

Boyd•Woburn, MA

19d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position designs, develops, and maintains control systems for industrial cooling applications, focusing on integrating and optimizing control strategies to keep cooling equipment stable and efficient. The role involves control system architecture and algorithms, integrating sensors, controllers, and actuators, and producing electrical schematics and process diagrams for data center cooling systems. It also includes programming and commissioning controllers and HMI/SCADA interfaces, collaborating on cooling projects and retrofits, maintaining documentation, supporting operational systems, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations. The position is on-site in Woburn, with travel as needed for installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Compensation is $120,000–$140,000, plus bonus eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience designing, programming, and maintaining control systems.
Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and sensor network integration.
Strong understanding of control systems, automation, and cooling fundamentals, including thermal management, airflow, and load balancing.
Proficiency in creating and interpreting electrical schematics and control logic diagrams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work on-site and travel as needed for installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in cooling and automation technologies.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees or certifications, such as in HVAC or refrigeration.

Responsibilities

Develop control system architectures.
Design and implement algorithms that adjust cooling capacity based on real-time data such as temperature, humidity, and load.
Integrate sensors, controllers, and actuators, including PLCs and RTUs, to monitor and control cooling systems.
Create and update electrical schematics, control diagrams, and process flow diagrams for data center cooling systems.
Program and configure controllers and develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for data center cooling operations.
Commission, test, and validate control systems to ensure smooth startup and reliable performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
Collaborate with teams to ensure cooling solutions meet performance requirements.
Participate in cross-functional design reviews and provide technical insights on cooling control challenges and opportunities.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and budgeting for data center cooling projects and retrofits.
Develop and maintain documentation for control system designs, programming changes, and maintenance procedures.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for operational cooling systems.
Ensure cooling control systems comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations, including UL/CE guidelines.