Field Controls Technician, R & D
Reports To: DCSI & Controls Engineering Manager
Department: R & D
Classification: Hourly
Division: DCT
Date: October 2025
About Us: Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission-critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of the energy consumption in many of our customers’ operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources, and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters’ business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Munters Data Center R & D Systems Integration group develops new products for the Data Center Cooling Market & supports our controls systems at the customer’s sites. The Senior Controls Technician is an essential part of the support Munters DCSI group provides to Field Service Technicians. The SCT will travel to jobsites, troubleshoot issues, and meet customer needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Travel to jobsites to resolve issues Field Technicians have not resolved. Issues to be resolved can be program or physical unit issues.
· Provide technical support to Field Service Technicians via phone or in person.
· Supports new product development with testing in Munters’ factories as needed.
· Works remotely in home office or in one of the two DCT facilities (Daleville, VA; Selma, TX).
· Participates in Kaizen and other cross functional teams to improve designs.
· Supports continuous improvement and cost reduction activities through ECO process.
· Provides high-level Field Technician expertise and/or support to other departments as needed.
· Assists in prototype builds to understand and improve the designs by providing feedback to designers.
· Troubleshoot programs & make minor adjustments to controls programs, HMI programs, and unit/system graphical interfaces.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to work on HVAC equipment, specifically, Munters DCT units.
Knowledge/troubleshooting abilities of common HVAC components such as compressors, valves, fans, and heat exchangers.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
· Ability to successfully plan work to meet deadlines.
· Work in groups & in individual functions.
DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience with designing complex assemblies that include sheet metal, piping, valves, and heat exchangers.
· Experience with ERP/MRP programs and 3D CAD programs.
· 3-5 years industry experience with Mechanical Engineering degree
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Daily walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing for sustained periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous vacation and paid time off
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, and conference attendance
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
- State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.
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