Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jabil is a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering and manufacturing solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal Controls Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced control systems for critical infrastructure products, focusing on data center infrastructure and industrial automation.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment
- Ability to read and create BOMs. visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations
- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management
- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness
- Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions
- Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment
- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools
- Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure
- Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints
- Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines
- Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation
- Deep expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight as part of a global team
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices while mentoring less experienced engineers
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
- Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems
- Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies
Benefits
- Eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- In 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
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