Global Controls Engineer: BMS/SCADA for Data Centers

Supermicro; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a world-class Controls Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain an integrated multi-site controls and automation solution across our global facilities for rack integration, burn‑in, and cooling infrastructure.

This role blends hands-on device configuration with system-level architecture, bridging Rack Solutions, Facilities, Production, and IT teams to craft a scalable, data‑driven controls environment that supports enterprise BMS and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial controls, building automation, or data-center systems integration.
• Deep familiarity with BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, and related protocols.
• Experience designing or deploying BMS/SCADA systems (Ignition SCADA, Niagara, Tridium, Wonderware, etc.).
• Strong background in database integration (SQL Server, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL) and data logging architecture.
• Proficient in Python or scripting for automation within SCADA/BMS frameworks.
• Working knowledge of network architecture (subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, IP management).
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-department coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a multi-site controls architecture across global facilities.
• Define network topology, redundancy, and high-availability requirements for control nodes and servers.
• Develop and maintain standardized frameworks for BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, and OPC-UA.
• Ensure open, non-proprietary architecture to support integration with BMS, SCADA, and analytics tools.
• Commission and configure sensors, meters, CDUs/CDMs, cooling-tower controllers, and other I/O devices.
• Collaborate with IT on IP allocations, VLANs, and data-security for IoT and controls systems.
• Architect and deploy a centralized telemetry database for time-series data.
• Create dashboards and visualization layers with Ignition SCADA, Grafana, or equivalents.
• Participate in new construction and retrofit projects to embed controls and BMS standards.
• Produce technical documentation; train staff on operation and expansion.

Skills

BACnet

Modbus TCP/IP

SNMP

OPC-UA

Python

Database integration

Network architecture

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Computer Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Niagara

Tridium

Grafana

Wonderware

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a world-class Controls Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain an integrated multi-site controls and automation solution across our global facilities for rack integration, burn‑in, and cooling infrastructure.

This role blends hands-on device configuration with system-level architecture, bridging Rack Solutions, Facilities, Production, and IT teams to craft a scalable, data‑driven controls environment that supports enterprise BMS and analytics tools.