Senior Controls Engineer: Data Center Automation & PLCs

Applied Digital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Digital in Louisiana seeks a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support commissioning of new buildings, staff training, and ongoing operations. You will diagnose complex control system issues and ensure system integrity across hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years in control system programming, PLC and DDC experience, and strong written and verbal communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in control system programming and commissioning.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in electronic and digital controls systems.
• Maintain and repair control system hardware, including controllers, sensors, relays, actuators, and integrated mechanical/electrical components.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify efficiency opportunities and implement system optimization strategies.
• Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements while making adjustments accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage controls vendors to support site operations, component upgrades, and configurations.
• Communicate any controls issues or process improvements with site management.

Skills

Controls systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Direct Digital Control (DDC)

Job description

Applied Digital in Louisiana seeks a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support commissioning of new buildings, staff training, and ongoing operations. You will diagnose complex control system issues and ensure system integrity across hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years in control system programming, PLC and DDC experience, and strong written and verbal communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.