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Meta · 13 hours ago

Controls Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure Design & Engineering

Menlo Park, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $234K/yr

7+ years exp

Meta is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their Design, Engineering & Construction (DEC) team, responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems that support their global data center infrastructure. The role involves working on control systems that manage critical data center operations, including HVAC and building automation systems, requiring technical depth in industrial automation and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement control systems for data center mechanical, electrical, and building management systems

Program and configure PLCs using platforms such as Schneider Electric Modicon, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, and Siemens systems

Develop SCADA applications using platforms including Aveva System Platform, Ignition, and other HMI/supervisory systems

Design control panel layouts and specify hardware components including I/O modules, communication interfaces, and safety systems

Select and specify instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control valves to meet system performance requirements

Configure communication networks using industrial protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, and Ethernet-IP

Ensure proper integration between control systems and enterprise networks while maintaining security boundaries

Develop and maintain interface specifications between control systems and external systems

Create comprehensive technical documentation including P&IDs, control narratives, sequence of operations, and testing procedures

Develop and maintain control system standards and specifications

Document system architectures, communication protocols, and integration requirements

Create commissioning and startup procedures for control systems deployment

Maintain accurate as-built documentation and configuration management records

Evaluate emerging control technologies and assess their applicability to data center operations

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in industrial automation and building controls

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA developmentIndustrial automationCommunication protocolsBuilding automation systemsEnergy managementTechnical documentationData-driven problem-solvingEmerging control technologiesIndustry trends knowledgeCross-functional collaborationConcise documentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Mechanical) or equivalent practical experience with 7+ years in control systems design and implementation

Demonstrated expertise in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and SCADA/HMI development using industrial platforms

Experience with industrial automation, critical facilities, or data center environments including instrumentation selection and control system integration

Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, Ethernet-IP) and network configuration principles

Data driven problem-solving abilities with concise documentation skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred

10+ years in data center, critical facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure with knowledge of building automation systems and energy management

Experience with manufacturing environments, equipment deployment processes, commissioning activities, and large-scale system rollouts across multiple facilities

Professional Engineering (PE) license, vendor certifications (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens), industry certifications (ISA automation, building commissioning), or networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+)

Experience with cybersecurity frameworks for industrial control systems, DCIM platforms, and advanced control strategies (optimization algorithms, predictive control)

Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, ISA) including networking standards (IEEE 802.3, TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801) and experience with hyperscale infrastructure or large-scale industrial operations