Senior Principal Controls Architect – Data Center Automation

Jabil

United States

Remote

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jabil seeks a highly experienced Controls Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced control systems across data center infrastructure, power management, and industrial automation.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving system architecture across PLC, IPC-based controls, SCADA/HMI platforms, and enterprise systems including BMS and EPMS. The role requires 8+ years of experience with multiple platform ecosystems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
8+ years in control system design and implementation.
Deep expertise in PLC/IPC programming.
Experience with SCADA/HMI on multiple platforms.
BMS integration and energy management experience.
Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP.
Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms including PLCs, IPC-based systems, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and MES.
Lead development and implementation of PLC and IPC-based control systems using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, and Codesys.
Design and deploy SCADA and HMI systems across multiple platforms (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, etc.).
Develop structured, modular, and reusable control logic using IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
Develop detailed control system documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Sequence of Operations (SOO), I/O lists, Cause & Effect matrices, Alarm matrices, and interface definitions.
Create and review electrical schematics, control diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Define control logic, sensor integration strategies, and communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP.
Integrate control systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, MES, and cloud-based platforms to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring system reliability, safety, and performance.
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems in operational environments.
Design and support control systems for mission-critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire protection systems.
Establish design standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks for scalable and consistent implementation.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
Drive development and validation of system-level simulations and digital twin models.
Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to improve system efficiency and performance.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities teams to ensure seamless integration with physical infrastructure.
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align control system designs with business requirements, schedules, and operational constraints.
Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and planning sessions to ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.