SR Controls Engineer, Thermal Management

Who are we?At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $ billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. We are now looking for a SR Controls Engineer, Thermal Management to join our team in Tognana, Italy!What kind of work will you be doing? Working with the Global Team Manager to set the course on software/hardware requirements, foundations up. Support the application software development team, with a focus on high level software topics. Pioneering the design of software architecture based on requirements and testing outcomes Evolve current coding, and documentation standards and encourage peers to adhere with these standards. Provide ongoing support and mentoring to technical team members Write quality unit tests and build up testing repository over time. Execute tasks that contribute to the overall roadmap for all software and hardware development related to Chiller controls offering. Develop plans to reduce and eliminate software bugs and faults through root cause analysis and rigorous testing. Perform prototyping, application tests and code reviews to ensure product quality. Work with customer service and quality analysis teams to optimize products and ensure products stay up-to-date and continue to satisfy customer needs. Support planning, engineering, programming, and commissioning of complex controls equipment through final buy-offs of equipment both in factory and in field, working together with service and production teams. Coordinate troubleshooting of high-level SW and HW issues, with development teams and appropriate methodology. Prepare training documents for maintenance and production teams, explaining the operation and troubleshooting of complex control systems. Design controls applications based on defined requirements and specifications Understand requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems Technical writing including Software Sequence of Operation (SOO) or technical specifications Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Systems Engineering or Internal Stakeholders to ensure proper implementation of features Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence Provide timely and detailed status updates Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environmentWhat will make you successful? Bachelor’s degree on a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience. Several years relevant project experience working with controls and automation equipment related to development, programming, debugging, as well as support and troubleshooting. Knowledge of Chillers and HVAC applications, proven experience with most common compressor’s technologies (Inverter but especially Centrifugal)   Knowledge of Programming Logic Controllers according to IEC 61131-3 standards or similar. Ideally, basic knowledge of other programming and scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Javascript, HTML), even academic. Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues Experience in prototype start-up/troubleshooting and laboratory validation MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy Knowledge/Awareness of software version-control systems (Git, GitHub, perforce). Good English written and oral communication skills Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completelyIf YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment! The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.   OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development