Lead Controls/Software Engineer

About this role

Location & work modality:
India


Start:
ASAP


Type of Contract:
Full Time


Travel Requirements
About Submer
At Submer, we are redefining how data centers are built, integrated, and operated, with sustainability, efficiency, and innovation at the core. Our technology is designed to reduce environmental impact while improving performance and efficiency. We are a purpose-driven company with a passion for innovation and a growing global presence.


What Impact You Will Have
You will drive the design, development and integration of control systems that run our modular MEP platforms for data centers. This role is responsible for the full controls stack: architecture, PLC/SCADA programming, data integration, control logic, sequencing and system-level validation.


You’ll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems architects to define how each MEP module is monitored, automated and coordinated so the entire facility operates reliably and efficiently. You’ll also guide best practices, review vendor implementations and help shape the long-term controls roadmap. This role reports to the Director of Engineering


What You’ll Do

• Own the architecture and development of control systems for modular MEP equipment across cooling, power, plumbing and support utilities.
• Define control strategies, sequences of operation, alarm logic, failover logic and interlocks across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA code and oversee software integration with building management systems, EPMS and monitoring platforms.
• Produce control architecture diagrams, network layouts, data models and interface specifications.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews to ensure control systems align with mechanical, electrical and systems architecture requirements.
• Review and approve vendor controls submittals, functional specifications, hardware selections and software implementations.
• Validate system performa...