Senior Controls Engineer - Data Center Automation

Equinix; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support Australian data centers. The role involves design, operation, maintenance, and project planning of control systems across multiple sites, with emphasis on reliable performance and safety.

You will collaborate with facilities teams and vendors, deliver complex projects, and develop policies and procedures. Strong communication and technical experience with systems such as PLCs and DDC are required. Data center experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on controls

Responsibilities

• Operate control systems with advanced diagnostics and repairs
• Resolve complex issues across cross-functional teams
• Mentor junior staff and contractors
• Ensure policy and procedure adherence

Skills

Control systems

Project planning

Communication

Mentoring

Vendor coordination

Data centre operations

DCS/PLC debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Trade certificate

Tools

Kepware

Matricon

TopView

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support Australian data centers. The role involves design, operation, maintenance, and project planning of control systems across multiple sites, with emphasis on reliable performance and safety.

You will collaborate with facilities teams and vendors, deliver complex projects, and develop policies and procedures. Strong communication and technical experience with systems such as PLCs and DDC are required. Data center experience is preferred.