Controls Engineer (Supercomputer Infrastructure)
Role Overview
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.
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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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About xAI
xAI is an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk that develops AI systems to accelerate scientific discovery. Its main products include the Grok AI chatbot and the Colossus supercomputer, one of the world's largest AI training clusters.
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