Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation for AI Compute Campus

Pantera Capital; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission automated control systems for high-demand AI training facilities. The role focuses on cooling plants, electrical distribution, liquid-cooling loops, and data halls with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

You will write PLC code, develop HMI/SCADA interfaces, and ensure compliance with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A while supporting live campus operations. Based in Memphis, TN with regional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering_required.
• 1+ years of professional automation/controls design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission control systems for industrial facilities.
• Lay out NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant control panels and schematics.
• Develop and debug PLC code with clear, maintainable structure.
• Create simple yet effective HMI screens and provide troubleshooting feedback.
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and component sizing.
• Deploy PLC/SCADA/DCS solutions to live campus operations (chillers, pumps, distribution).
• Set schedules and budget adherence for project completion.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Delta controls

SIEMENS TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

EPlan

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Ignition

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission automated control systems for high-demand AI training facilities. The role focuses on cooling plants, electrical distribution, liquid-cooling loops, and data halls with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

You will write PLC code, develop HMI/SCADA interfaces, and ensure compliance with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A while supporting live campus operations. Based in Memphis, TN with regional travel.