Controls Engineer at xAI

On-site - Memphis, TN

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The xAI datacenter control systems team is looking for a highly‑motivated Controls Engineer to support the operation, design, and optimization of our advanced data center infrastructure. This role will maintain stability and efficiency of systems powering AI research, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to monitor and improve performance throughout the data center lifecycle.

Requirements

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a hands‑on Controls Engineer working with industrial control systems
  • Ignition SCADA Programming Experience
  • Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming Experience
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, work in tight quarters, exposure to noise, lift or carry 10-15lbs
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Position subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment in all IEC 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic
  • Experience with industrial control hardware from leading manufacturers (e.g. Siemens, SEL, Rockwell)
  • Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI) development using platforms such as Ignition, SEL, etc
  • Methodical troubleshooting approach
  • Strong documentation and communication skill set
  • Technical project management mindset
  • Team‑player, takes initiative, and highly motivated

Responsibilities

  • Executing the implementation and modification of Building Management System (BMS), Electrical Power Management System (EPMS), and any other SCADA systems critical for the operation of current and future data centers
  • Overseeing the operation of critical systems such as chillers, pumps, and power distribution, using PLCs and other industrial control technologies
  • Preparing specifications for Human-machine Interface (HMI) including graphics standard for interpretation by Grok
  • Implementing and maintaining automated controls for fire safety and emergency shutdown procedures (ESOP)
  • Developing a corporate-level reporting dashboard to monitor the operational trends such as power usage effectiveness (PUE) and performance/cost, and dynamically adjust the infrastructure set points for optimal performance
  • Coordinating with utility providers to automate demand and operational responses to upstream grid events

Technologies

Building Management System (BMS)Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)SCADA systemsPLCHuman-machine Interface (HMI)Ignition SCADASiemens TIA PortalPower usage effectiveness (PUE) dashboard

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