Global Data Center Controls & Automation Lead

Thundersoft; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft seeks a senior controls-focused engineer to ensure reliable data integration from BMS/EPMS at overseas data centers and to organize local teams for CMDB topology and EMS measurement points.

The role requires 5+ years in data center O&M or QA, strong knowledge of control architectures, and bilingual Chinese-English skills for international collaboration. Based in Paris with global coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, automation, HVAC, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years total experience; 3+ years in data center O&M management or as a quality engineer.
• Familiar with controls system architecture and logic optimization.
• Familiar with BMS/EPMS systems and infrastructure equipment; proficient in Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, MQTT.
• Coding/scripting skills (Python/Shell) are a plus.
• Bilingual in Chinese and English; able to handle overseas on-site technical communication and write docs in English.
• Strong cross-departmental collaboration and execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability of data integration from BMS/EPMS at overseas data centers.
• Organize local FM/FE teams to create and update CMDB topology diagrams.
• Organize local teams for EMS measurement points surveying and integration.
• Coordinate alarm convergence, EOP integration, and emergency response drills.
• Evaluate controls tech optimizations and develop standardized solutions.
• Conduct controls-related risk inspections, maintenance audits, and site audits.
• Drive deployment of key controls across global data centers for automated control.
• Supervise suppliers' on-site change work and policy configuration.

Skills

BMS/EPMS knowledge

Control systems architecture

English Chinese bilingual

Python scripting

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation/HVAC/CS

Tools

Modbus

BACnet

SNMP

MQTT

Job description

Thundersoft seeks a senior controls-focused engineer to ensure reliable data integration from BMS/EPMS at overseas data centers and to organize local teams for CMDB topology and EMS measurement points.

The role requires 5+ years in data center O&M or QA, strong knowledge of control architectures, and bilingual Chinese-English skills for international collaboration. Based in Paris with global coordination.