Control System Specialist
JOB_53173221121259Job type
PermanentLocation
CorkWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Quality AssuranceIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
Salary plus benefits
Control System Specialist - Research and Development
Role: Control System Specialist (R&D)
Location: Cork
Permanent Position
Location: Cork
Permanent Position
At Hays Specialist Recruitment we have a great opportunity for a Control System Specialist to join our Air Treatment and Climate Solutions client in Cork on a permanent basis.
Role Summary:
The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Control Systems, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in software development for control systems, ideally in HVAC, refrigeration, or process environments.
Primary responsibilities:
- Design and develop control logic using Function Block Diagram (FBD) and structured programming methods
- Integrate and test control software on prototype systems in our R&D lab environment
- Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to define system behaviour
- Tune and refine control loops (PID, cascaded control, etc.) based on experimental results.
- Contribute to test planning and support data acquisition and analysis for control validation
- Assist with documentation, version control, and handover to production where needed
What You Bring:
- Degree in Control Systems, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in software development for control systems, ideally in HVAC, refrigeration, or process environments
- Proficiency in Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming
- Understanding of control system fundamentals and real-world system dynamics
- Experience with industrial sensors, PLCs, and automation hardware
- Ability to troubleshoot, iterate, and collaborate in a hands-on lab setting
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with Carel and/or Automated Logic Controls (ALC) platforms, though not required
- Experience working with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, etc.)
- Background in data centre cooling, refrigeration, or thermal systems
- Experience in R&D or prototype development environments
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Control System SpecialistJOB_531732211212592025-05-142025-08-13
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