Flex · 3 hours ago
Systems Engineer - Controls
Littleton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFlex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market-leading brands design and deliver innovative products. They are seeking a Sr Systems/ Control Engineer to define system specifications, lead controls architecture design, and develop control algorithms for CDU products.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Define and own the system-level specifications for CDU products
Lead the development of system models that characterize both steady-state and transient responses of coolant distribution units
Lead the design of controls architecture and sensing infrastructure for CDUs
Drive the development of controls and sensing algorithms
Develop comprehensive test plans for controls, sensing, and software validation
Collaborate with the product team to address controls and sensing-related DFMEA and PFMEA mitigation strategies
Analyze test and performance data to refine control algorithms and update system models
Identify opportunities for performance improvement and support R&D efforts evaluating future enhancements
Contribute to a strong best-practice culture and help expand foundational knowledge and intellectual property
Lead root cause investigations for system failures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of post-collegiate experience working in hardware product development, preferably in the data center cooling, automotive, aerospace, medical, or nuclear industries
Proven ability to develop hardware, control systems, and comprehensive system specifications
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support effective software integration
Experience implementing control algorithms in product development
Proven experience in NPI process participation and/or leadership
Familiarity with data center cooling infrastructure (cooling modules, CDUs, dry coolers, chillers)
Proven experience in constructing fluid/thermal system models
Familiarity with relevant industry and regulatory standards related to fluid systems and mechanical engineering
Previous involvement in the development of fluid systems for data center cooling, automotive, medical, or nuclear applications
Preferred
Master's of Science degree
8+ years of experience
Startup experience
Familiarity with industrial I/O and automation systems
Publications, patents, or contributions to industry-related conferences or forums
Company
Flex
Flex designs, manufactures, and supplies electronics products for the industrial sector.
10001+ employees
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$200MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Revathi Advaithi
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Krumm
Chief Financial Officer
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