Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Data Center Systems

Hyper Solutions Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Solutions Inc, based in Richmond, VA, seeks a Controls and Automation Test Engineer to design, build, and validate control systems for data center infrastructure products such as PDUs, RPPs, and switchboards.

You will develop HMI applications, configure sensors and controllers, run FAT/SAT tests, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure safe, reliable, and field-ready systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with industrial control systems including controllers and HMIs.
• Experience developing HMI applications including screen design, scripting, and alarm configuration.
• Working knowledge of Modbus, BACnet, OPC-UA, and SNMP.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate control systems for power infrastructure products including PDUs, RPPs, and switchboards.
• Develop and configure HMI applications including screen design, alarm management, trending, and operator workflows.
• Install, configure, and test power meters, gateways, and controllers, ensuring proper communication and performance.
• Select, mount, and wire sensors including current transformers, voltage transducers, temperature probes, and environmental sensors.
• Execute full system builds integrating sensors, controllers, and HMIs into complete, functional products.
• Build and test hardware and software prototypes for new product development and customer-specific solutions.
• Execute FAT and SAT to validate system performance.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation including wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure systems are manufacturable and field-ready.
• Follow and enforce electrical safety practices including LOTO procedures and arc flash safety standards.

Skills

Industrial control systems

HMI development

Industrial protocols (Modbus BACnet OP

HMI scripting/alarms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Red Lion

Kepware

Ignition

Job description

Hyper Solutions Inc, based in Richmond, VA, seeks a Controls and Automation Test Engineer to design, build, and validate control systems for data center infrastructure products such as PDUs, RPPs, and switchboards.

You will develop HMI applications, configure sensors and controllers, run FAT/SAT tests, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure safe, reliable, and field-ready systems.