Datacenter Senior Automation & Control Engineer

avec compétence GmbH; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

80–100% workload

Interim 3–6 months then permanent

Job summary

Power distribution technology is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement direct current data center power systems. You will collaborate with strategic customers and lead end-to-end electrical power design efforts, including protection and control schemes, sequencing, and load management.

The role requires 5+ years in power system design or related consulting, a strong DC/data center background, and willingness to travel internationally, especially to the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical and/or Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architecture.
• Strong background in data center power systems or DC power solutions.
• Willingness to travel internationally, particularly to the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support key customers in transitioning from conventional AC to direct current data center architectures
• Design and engineer end-to-end electrical power system solutions for data centers
• Design direct current specific protection and control schemes, including sequence of operation and load management
• Support pilot projects, ensuring completeness of technical solutions and documentation
• Act as a technical advisor across the full project lifecycle

Skills

Power system design

Data center power

Protection and control systems

International travel

Education

Electrical/Control engineering degree

Job description

You design automation and control solutions for next-generation direct current data center architectures, working closely with strategic customers on electrical power system design.

Tasks

• Support key customers in transitioning from conventional AC to direct current data center architectures
• Design and engineer end-to-end electrical power system solutions for data centers
• Design direct current specific protection and control schemes, including sequence of operation and load management
• Support pilot projects, ensuring completeness of technical solutions and documentation
• Act as a technical advisor across the full project lifecycle

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical and/or Control Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in power system design, consulting, or solution architecture
• Strong background in data center power systems or direct current power solutions
• Knowledge of electrical power systems including switchgear, transformers, protection and control systems
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, high-impact technical solutions
• Willingness to travel internationally, particularly to the United States

Offer

• Hybrid work model
• Workload 80-100%
• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Power distribution technology