POSITION PURPOSE
The Advanced Controls Engineer will work on software design and development for the electromechanical controls systems of BAC’s products. You will be a part of a growing team that is leading our digitalization journey. Members of this team will be challenged to innovate in quickly growing our digital footprint. We are looking for people who are motivated by thinking big, moving fast, and changing the way customers interact with software systems.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate on controls software development projects to provide technical solutions for required software features and implementations.
- Create software specification to meet controls systems requirements and customers’ input
- Design, develop, and document software systems to control fan motors, pumps, valves, safety switches, heating elements, sensors, and other features which utilize electrical and/or mechanical control inputs and/or outputs to the system
- Implement features that require data communication into and out of BAC units for connection to customer building management systems and other control systems utilizing industry standard protocols such as Modbus and BACnet.
- Use diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate algorithms which align with required controls software features/functionality
- Produce efficient and elegant code that meets software spec requirements
- Analyze complex software issues and solve problems
- Provide inputs for “best practice” rules for software development and activities to promote standardization and security
- Use industry accepted best practices and current code compliant designs in all relevant work
- Identify and implement improvements to software development processes to increase productivity and quality of deliverables
- Support field issues as presented and work to satisfy the customer’s expectation/timeline including troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading software
- Provide technical support for other departments
- Coordinate and participate in software design and code review within both internal and external development teams
- Support controls hardware development, including control panel layout, wiring diagrams, I/O selection, and component specification, in partnership with panel suppliers and the broader controls team
NATURE & SCOPE
The Advanced Controls Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager – North America. This role will have significant interaction with cross functional teams. This role will have interactions with third party vendors, contractors, and outside customers.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in HVAC applications a plus
- Experience in software languages such as C/C++, C#, Python, Structured Text, and PLC languages, Modicon, Carel or Beckhoff TwinCAT a plus
- Excellent remote communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
- Ability to reasonably estimate and plan software projects
- 5+ years of experience in developing electro-mechanical control systems software
- 5+ years of hands-on controls implementation experience, including system integration, commissioning, start-up, and field deployment
- Hands-on controls hardware experience, including wiring, sensors, actuators, and I/O, with the ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience in HMI layout/graphics preview software
- Excellence in managing complexity and valuing differences
- Software development Agile experience
- Knowledge of issues tracking systems, DevOps a plus
- Knowledge of revisions management software, GitHub a plus
- Experience with electrical control cabinet/panel design, field wiring, and hardware integration
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 30% of the time. This position requires travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
BAC Hiring Compensation Range $75,300 - $129,100
BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.
BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in developing electro-mechanical control systems software
- 5+ years of hands-on controls implementation experience, including system integration, commissioning, start-up, and field deployment
- Hands-on controls hardware experience, including wiring, sensors, actuators, and I/O, with the ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience with electrical control cabinet/panel design, field wiring, and hardware integration
- Experience in HMI layout/graphics preview software
- Experience in software languages such as C/C++, C#, Python, Structured Text, and PLC languages
- Experience with Modicon, Carel or Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Experience in HVAC applications
- Software development Agile experience
- Knowledge of issues tracking systems and DevOps
- Knowledge of revisions management software, GitHub
- Excellent remote communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
- Ability to reasonably estimate and plan software projects
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What We Do
At BAC, we don’t just build cooling systems, we shape the future of sustainable solutions. With over 85 years of innovation, we lead the HVAC, industrial, and refrigeration industries in delivering evaporative, hybrid, and dry cooling technologies that power the world’s most demanding environments. Global Reach | Sustainable Stewardship | Relentless innovation From data centers to manufacturing plants, our solutions help customers reduce energy use, improve efficiency, and protect the planet. Every day, our 3,000+ employees from our 500+ sales offices and 10 factories globally work side-by-side with partners to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable cooling. We’re proud to be part of Amsted Industries, an employee-owned company that thrives on teamwork, integrity, and enterprise. At BAC, we’re inspired by nature and powered by our people. Founded in 1938, BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company) is a global leader in sustainable cooling solutions. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to continually advance truly sustainable cooling, inspired by nature and powered by our people, for a world that depends on it to grow, succeed, and thrive. We serve a wide range of industries, from commercial HVAC and industrial processing to mission-critical data centers, delivering high-performance solutions that balance human and planetary health. Our Values: -- Courage -- Innovation -- Responsibility -- Trust Why Work at BAC? BAC is more than a workplace, it’s a community. We empower our employees to lead, innovate, and grow. Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and a shared commitment to sustainability. Whether you're in engineering, marketing, operations, or customer service, your work at BAC makes a global impact. At BAC, You Can: -- GROW -- MAKE AN IMPACT -- FEEL VALUED -- BELONG We are: -- Employee-owned through Amsted Industries (US only) -- Globally present with local expertise -- Leaders in sustainability and innovation
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