Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure (Remote)

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL) we are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds top brands offering comprehensive engineering supply chain and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

How will you make an impact

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovativePrincipal Controls Engineerto lead the development optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms on the Data Center Infrastructure team. This role is critical to ensuring the performance reliability and scalability of critical systems with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure power/energy management and industrial automation.

This role will involve designing and developing wiring harness systems including schematic creation harness architecture panel layout developing specifications selecting key components and transitioning design to manufacturing. Furthermore the position includes leading test process implementation and ensuring equipment alignment to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.

*Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

What will you do

• Define and own the control system architectureacross 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 createBOMs. visual aids electrical schematicscontrol diagrams andsequence 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 withcritical infrastructure systems: UPS generators switchgear chillers CRAC/CRAH units fire suppression systems.
• LeadFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)andSite 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 withelectrical mechanical software and facilities engineering teamsto ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure
• Work closely withcross functional teamsto align control system designs with business requirements timelines and operational constraints
• Facilitatedesign reviews technical workshops and cross-functional planning sessionsto ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines
• Supportcommissioning and field teamsduring deployment troubleshooting and optimization of control systems

How will you get here

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.

Experience:

• 8 years pf experience in control system design and implementation
• Deep expertise in the following:
  • 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.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters 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.

About the Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) Team:

The DCI team consists of technical subject matter experts who specialize in end-to-end large scale physical infrastructure that powers and enables modern data centers. This includes power distribution systems such as transformers substations generators switchgear switch panels busways ATS units EDPM BMS systems and control panels as well as cooling solutions ranging from traditional evaporative and indirect cooling systems to emerging liquid cooling technologies including chillers heat exchangers CDUs pumps and secondary fluid networks. The team also addresses the mechanical structures that house these systems - hot aisle containment steel enclosures blanking panels cable trays and fiber and networking infrastructure.

The DCI team operates as a cross-industry center of excellence partnering primarily with various cloud providers across the industry. Team members function as deeply technical subject matter experts who engage directly with customers and supply chain partners to assess requirements identify challenges and design infrastructure solutions end-to-end. The ideal contributor brings engineering-level expertise in either power or cooling disciplines a working knowledge of the full infrastructure dependency chain and the ability to translate that expertise into clear recommendations and collaborative problem-solving with both technical and business stakeholders.

The pay range for this role is $126100 - $227000. Job-related non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience geographic location education external market data and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 31 2026.

As part of the total rewards package this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on addition Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health wealth and resilient self. These include 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 2027 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays) subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

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