Sr Principal Controls Engineer

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, optimization, and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of automation systems, with a strong focus on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving system architecture, integration, and execution across PLC, IPC-based controls, SCADA/HMI platforms, and enterprise systems including BMS and EPMS. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·        Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms including PLCs, IPC-based systems, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and MES, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. ·        Lead development and implementation of PLC and IPC-based control systems using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, and Codesys. ·        Design and deploy SCADA and HMI systems across multiple platforms (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, etc.). ·        Develop structured, modular, and reusable control logic using IEC 61131-3 programming standards. ·        Develop detailed control system documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Sequence of Operations (SOO), I/O lists, Cause & Effect matrices, Alarm matrices, and interface definitions. ·        Create and review electrical schematics, control diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). ·        Define control logic, sensor integration strategies, and communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP. ·        Integrate control systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, MES, and cloud-based platforms to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability. ·        Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring system reliability, safety, and performance. ·        Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems in operational environments. ·        Design and support control systems for mission-critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire protection systems. ·        Establish design standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks for scalable and consistent implementation. ·        Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations. ·        Drive development and validation of system-level simulations and digital twin models. ·        Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to improve system efficiency and performance. ·        Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities teams to ensure seamless integration with physical infrastructure. ·        Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align control system designs with business requirements, schedules, and operational constraints. ·        Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and planning sessions to ensure alignment across engineering disciplines. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. ·        Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work