Senior Controls Engineer, Data Center Automation (Remote)

Jabil Malaysia; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Principal Electrical Controls Engineer to lead control systems across data center infrastructure and automation platforms. Responsibilities include defining architecture for PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS, plus developing specifications, simulations, and interfacing with IT networks.

The role requires 8+ years in control design, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and familiarity with Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of control system design and implementation experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric).
• Experience with BMS integration and energy analytics (EPMS/EDPM).
• Familiar with industrial protocols: Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP.
• Knowledge of NFPA/IEC/ISO standards for control systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms (PLCs, BMS, EPMS, ATS).
• Develop detailed control system specifications and interface definitions.
• Lead FAT/SAT and field deployment, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop system simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with infrastructure.

Skills

PLC programming

BMS integration

EPMS/EDPM analytics

ATS control

Modbus

BACnet

OPC UA

Ethernet/IP

MATLAB/Simulink

HMI development

Control system architecture

System modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

EPlan

WindChill

SolidWorks

DevOps

Job description

Jabil is seeking a Principal Electrical Controls Engineer to lead control systems across data center infrastructure and automation platforms. Responsibilities include defining architecture for PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS, plus developing specifications, simulations, and interfacing with IT networks.

The role requires 8+ years in control design, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and familiarity with Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.