Senior Principal Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Define and take ownership of the control system architecture across PLC, IPC-based systems, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and MES platforms.

• Lead the development and implementation of PLC and IPC-based control systems.

• Design and deploy SCADA and HMI systems.

• Create structured, modular, and reusable control logic adhering to IEC 61131-3 standards.

• Develop comprehensive control system documentation, including FDS, SOO, I/O lists, Cause & Effect matrices, Alarm matrices, and interface definitions.

• Generate and review electrical schematics, control diagrams, and BOMs.

• Define control logic, sensor integration strategies, and communication protocols.

• Integrate control systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, MES, and cloud-based platforms.

• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.

• Provide support for commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization in operational settings.

• Design and support systems for UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire protection systems.

• Establish design standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks.

• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system challenges.

• Drive the development and validation of system-level simulations and digital twin models.

• Assess emerging automation technologies and trends.

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities teams.

• Align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints.

• Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and planning sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of experience in control system design and implementation.

• Profound expertise in PLC/IPC programming with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or Beckhoff.

• Experience in SCADA/HMI development across various platforms.

• Familiarity with BMS integration and optimization.

• Knowledge of EPMS systems for real-time energy monitoring and analytics.

• Proficient in industrial communication protocols including Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.

• Understanding of NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

• Capability to work independently within a global team.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to interpret technical documents, standards, and regulations.

• Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.

• Understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.

• Familiarity with PLM/design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, Windchill, and SolidWorks is a plus.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices is a plus.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments is preferred.

• Experience with digital twin technologies and predictive maintenance strategies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities.