Principal Plc Controls & Automation Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

Jabil

Austin, TX, US
Base: $132,400 - $238,400; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Fully remote
8+ years plc controls engineering experience
Expert proficiency in allen-bradley and siemens platforms
Direct coding of iec 61131-3 logic and sequences
This role serves as the technical authority for automation architecture across advanced liquid cooled factory and data center ecosystems

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the technical authority for automation architecture across advanced liquid cooled factory and data center ecosystems.
  • The engineer will personally architect, build, and deploy PLC control systems while establishing engineering standards and reusable design frameworks.
  • Jabil offers a competitive salary range of $132,400 to $238,400 along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the technical authority for automation architecture across advanced liquid cooled factory and data center ecosystems.

Salary

Base: $132,400 - $238,400; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive based on performance; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years PLC controls engineering experience
  • Expert proficiency in Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
  • Direct coding of IEC 61131-3 logic and sequences
  • Liquid cooling system implementation expertise
  • SCADA and HMI multi-platform architecture design

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT or Codesys
  • Background in redundant systems and uptime design
  • Mentoring capabilities for cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of cloud platform integration
  • Familiarity with stage-gate project lifecycle management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering
  • 8+ years progressive PLC and controls engineering experience
  • Demonstrated expert level proficiency in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms

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