Manager, Controls Engineering- EMEA North

Equinix; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager for the North Region (Ireland / UK / Sweden / Finland) to lead a team of Controls Engineers responsible for the reliability and performance of our data centre infrastructure.

You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, scalable control systems across facilities while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls design, implementation and maintenance in critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safety standards and QA practices.
• Root-cause analysis methodologies and critical facility infrastructure familiarity.
• Networking, servers and virtualised environments understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers.
• Foster inclusive, collaborative environment for growth.
• Provide technical oversight, design reviews for control systems.
• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and engineering best practices.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities.
• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations.
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Skills

Controls engineering

Critical infrastructure

System design

Safety regulations

Networking & servers

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Job Summary

As a Controls Engineering Manager for the North Region (Ireland / UK / Sweden / Finland), you'll play a key leadership role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our critical infrastructure, while developing and empowering a team of talented engineers.

The Opportunity

As the Controls Engineering Manager, you will lead a regional team of Controls Engineers supporting our data centre operations. You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable control systems across our facilities.

This role combines people leadership, strategic thinking, and deep technical expertise. You'll have the opportunity to influence infrastructure design, operational performance, and the future development of our controls engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people can grow and succeed

• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design reviews for control systems and infrastructure projects

• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions

• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices

• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities

• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations

• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong controls engineering knowledge within a critical infrastructure environment such as data centres, manufacturing, or complex building systems

• Experience in controls system design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Understanding of engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices

• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, CAFM systems, and critical facility infrastructure

• Technical understanding of networks, servers, and virtualised environments

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams

• Ability to coach, mentor, and build capability across a technical organisation

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes

• Experience influencing and collaborating across multiple disciplines and teams

Personal Attributes

• A naturally collaborative and inclusive leader

• Passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities

• Curious, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a strong customer-focused mindset.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affir
mative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.