PLC Controls Engineer

Giga Energy Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical infrastructure is looking for a Product Manager to lead the development of innovative solutions in Mobile Data Center control systems. The role requires a strong technical background in industrial IoT and product management. Collaborate across teams to drive integration and ensure successful product launches while working in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including equity options and unlimited PTO, offered in San Francisco or Houston offices.

Benefits

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA or HSA options

Monthly team onsite events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management, preferably with cloud platforms.
• Strong technical knowledge required in API integration and embedded systems.
• Experience with cybersecurity related to remote monitoring/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for cloud-based control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and vendors to drive IoT systems integration.
• Lead product development from concept to launch ensuring quality delivery.

Skills

API integration

Embedded systems

Network protocols

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS IoT

Azure IoT Hub

Google Cloud IoT

SCADA

PLC systems

MQTT

OPC UA

Modbus

Job description

Houston, Texas, United States; San Francisco, California, United States

About Giga

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

What you’ll do

As a Product Manager – MDC (Mobile Data Center) Control Systems, you’ll lead the development and launch of our next-generation remote control and monitoring platform. You’ll drive the integration of a cloud-based system that enables secure, scalable management of our modular data centers in the field. This is a critical role at the intersection of software, hardware, and industrial IoT with a high degree of ownership and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work with Engineering, Vendors, and Go-to-Market teams to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that expand the functionality, intelligence, and value of our MDC product line.

If you're excited to build in a frontier environment and lead product development on systems that power the physical backbone of modern compute infrastructure, this is the role for you.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our San Francisco or Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for cloud-based control and monitoring systems for Giga’s Mobile Data Centers (MDCs).
• Collaborate with engineering, hardware, and external vendors to drive integration of IoT systems, API architecture, cybersecurity protocols, and data pipelines.
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear product specs aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead end-to-end product development, from concept to launch, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and with high quality.
• Conduct market and customer research to stay ahead of trends in industrial IoT, edge computing, and remote monitoring systems.
• Define and track key success metrics for system performance, uptime, user adoption, and customer impact.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to communicate features, create enablement materials, and gather customer feedback for continuous improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably with cloud platforms, industrial IoT, or control systems.
• Strong technical background with working knowledge of API integration, embedded systems, and network protocols.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams.
• Experience with cybersecurity principles related to remote monitoring/control systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience building or integrating SCADA, PLC, or industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with MQTT, OPC UA, or Modbus protocols.
• Background in data center infrastructure or remote asset monitoring.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, or Google Cloud IoT.
• Prior work in startup or high-growth environments.
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.

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