# Controls Engineer

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Ignition Scada, Siemens Tia Portal, Plc Programming, Scada, Bms, Epms, Hmi, Iec 61131-3, Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Rockwell, Sel
**Posted:** 2026-04-22

> Controls Engineer implements and optimizes data center control systems including BMS, EPMS, SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs to ensure stability and efficiency. Requires 5+ years experience, bachelor's in engineering, Ignition SCADA, and Siemens TIA Portal proficiency.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Executing the implementation and modification of Building Management System (BMS), Electrical Power Management System (EPMS), and any other SCADA systems critical for the operation of current and future data centers
- Overseeing the operation of critical systems such as chillers, pumps, and power distribution, using PLCs and other industrial control technologies
- Preparing specifications for Human-machine Interface (HMI) including graphics standard for interpretation by Grok
- Implementing and maintaining automated controls for fire safety and emergency shutdown procedures (ESOP)
- Developing a corporate-level reporting dashboard to monitor the operational trends such as power usage effectiveness (PUE) and performance/cost, and dynamically adjust the infrastructure set points for optimal performance
- Coordinating with utility providers to automate demand and operational responses to upstream grid events

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer working with industrial control systems
- Ignition SCADA Programming Experience
- Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming Experience

## Physical Requirements
- Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, when needed
- Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
- Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
- Ability to lift or carry 10-15lbs
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

## Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment in all IEC 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
- Experience with industrial control hardware from leading manufacturers (e.g. Siemens, SEL, Rockwell)
- Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI) development using platforms such as Ignition, SEL, etc
- Methodical troubleshooting approach
- Strong documentation and communication skill set
- Technical project management mindset
- Team-player, takes initiative, and highly motivated

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