Controls Development Engineer

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an embedded Controls Engineer (Linux) who will support our thermal controls applications. This candidate will have a deep knowledge of embedded Linux application development and maintenance. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired. This position plays a critical role in the global controls organization, enabling teams to deliver high-quality controls applications for all thermal product lines. RESPONSIBILITIES Controls: * Design, maintain, and support thermal unit control firmware involving PID loops and other device interactions and control based on defined requirements and specifications * Follow full lifecycle application development practices including design, programming with commentary, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration * Work with project management and scrum master to develop test plans, execution backlogs, and provide accurate time estimates to complete your tasks * Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems * Product testing, customer witness testing, and field startup support * Technical writing including documentation, user guides, and service guides * Hardware development support Development environment: * Languages: C++, C, Python, Bash Shell * Communication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPI * Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems * Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86 * Integrated platforms: VS Code * Version management: Git * Build system: BitBake, Yocto, GitLab Pipelines Test: Device Simulation Design: * Near real time control algorithm and device communications using serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbus * Maintainability and Configurability * Manage control requirements, specifications, and documentation Other Responsibilities: * Comply with the company safety procedures * Provide timely and detailed status updates * Ensure high quality standards are maintained in a fast paced, highly regulated, process driven environment * Be an effective team member, consistent positive attitude, creativity, drive to innovate * Other tasks and activities as required by management QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on embedded software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering * 1+ years of experience with embedded Linux-based controls PLC firmware development * Knowledge of basic programming languages (PLC, Structured Text, C/C++, Javascript, HTML, Python, Bash Shell) * HVAC knowledge is highly desired * Fluency in English required * Fluency in Spanish preferred PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS * Required to work in the office TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED * 5% including international travel The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.