Job Description

Company Description

Hubbard Products Ltd, a member of the Daikin Group, is a leading UK company in the design, manufacture, and supply of commercial and transport refrigeration solutions. With over fifty years of innovation, we specialize in sustainable, energy-efficient cooling technologies for sectors such as food retail, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and logistics. Our dedication to reducing environmental impact is demonstrated by our use of low-GWP and natural refrigerants. We proudly received the 'Refrigeration Product of the Year' award at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2025.

Role Overview

The controls design engineer will work with an industry-leading refrigeration OEM involved in the overall lifecycle of controls & software development for various refrigeration applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design and code control strategies for Refrigeration applications using Carel, RDM, Danfoss and Siemens control platforms

Design user interface for the PLCs, HMIs and remote IoT monitoring systems.

Test the software using simulators and field units in the R&D lab.

Configure and maintain local and remote IoT monitoring systems

Prepare project documentation such as user manuals, parameter sheets and BMS lists

Provide technical support for site engineers and customers when needed.

Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, EN, ISO standards and refrigerant regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field.

Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI design and embedded systems development.

Knowledge of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, and HVAC principles.

Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet.

Experience:

3-5 years in control systems development, preferably in refrigeration or HVAC.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Store discount Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ipswich IP3 9SQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Control Design: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person