Controls Engineer, Supercomputer Infrastructure - Memphis

Xai
Memphis +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on engineers with industrial automation experience working in high-reliability infrastructure environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience designing and commissioning industrial control systems for critical infrastructure
    — “looking for talent with a proven track record in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for production and critical infrastructure
  • Engineers who thrive in flat, initiative-driven teams and can deliver excellence independently
    — “Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence
  • Individuals with a background in electrical schematics and PLC programming for large-scale systems
    — “Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for critical infrastructure applications

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is required in the Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS area despite unspecified employment type
    — “Ability to work onsite in the Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS area
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends is expected due to project demands
    — “Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with PLC programming and industrial control panel builds in your resume and interviews
    — “Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant
  • Emphasize your ability to simulate processes and provide design feedback to automation teams
    — “Simulate processes to inform design engineers of the conceptual viability of automation proposals
  • Showcase your knowledge of BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC systems in critical infrastructure contexts
    — “Deploy automated processes and equipment into live campus operations, including BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC systems
  • Demonstrate your experience with field bus networks and communication protocols in your application materials
    — “Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication
  • Include examples of problem-solving in high-pressure environments with minimal supervision
    — “Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designed, built, and activated control systems
  • developed and commissioned automated solutions
  • deployed automated processes and equipment
Typical background
controls engineering experienceindustrial automation

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial Electrical Control PanelsPLC CodeHMI ScreensElectrical Cabinet BuildsField WiringMechanical Controls

Preferred

Building Automation Systems For Critical InfrastructureElectrical Schematic CADPLC Programming Experience

Stack & domain

Nfpa79NECUl508aC#.NETPythonSQLPLC ProgrammingHMI And Scada ProgrammingCommunicationProblem-solvingControls EngineeringSupercomputer Infrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a member of the Supercomputer Physical Infrastructure team, you will design, build, and activate control systems for some of the world’s most technically advanced AI training campuses. As a Controls Engineer, you will develop and commission automated solutions that keep cooling plants, electrical distribution, liquid-cooling loops, and data halls running at the pace of compute demand. The automation and controls team designs, builds, and commissions complete control systems from the ground up. We are looking for talent with a proven track record in developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for production and critical infrastructure. This position is based in Memphis, TN, with work across the Memphis / Southaven campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics

Simulate processes to inform design engineers of the conceptual viability of automation proposals for cooling plants, electrical distribution, and liquid-cooling loops

Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for critical infrastructure applications

Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex plant and facility systems while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting

Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing

Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as VFDs, servo motors, and controllers

Deploy automated processes and equipment into live campus operations, including BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC systems serving chillers, CDUs, pumps, and power distribution

Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of professional experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge in building automation systems for critical infrastructure

Mechanical (HVAC) controls and wiring, Delta controls

Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience

Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan

C#, .NET, Python, and/or SQL experience

PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

HMI and SCADA programming experience (Ignition preferred)

Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication

Hands-on experience building and commissioning high-quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A codes

Exposure to industrial sensors and equipment used in cooling plants and electrical distribution (temperature, flow, pressure, leak detection, VFDs, chillers, CDUs, switchgear)

Experience in data centers, power generation, semiconductor, or other high-reliability industrial environments

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience in fast-paced iterative design and commissioning environments

Experience solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel to other locations

Ability to work onsite in the Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS area

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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