Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure
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Principal Controls Engineer designing advanced control systems for Jabil's data center infrastructure. Leading implementation of control strategies across critical systems and automation platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.
- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation
- Deep expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety
Benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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