Control System Specialist

1121259
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cork
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Quality Assurance
  • Industry

    Pharmaceuticals
  • Pay

    Salary plus benefits

Control System Specialist - Research and Development

Role: Control System Specialist (R&D)
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.

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