Sr Principal Controls Engineer

Accountabilities

• • Define and own scalable, reliable, and maintainable control-system architectures spanning PLCs, IPC-based systems, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, MES, and related platforms.
  • Lead the development and implementation of PLC and IPC-based control systems using technologies such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, and Codesys.
  • Design and deploy SCADA and HMI solutions across platforms including Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, and AVEVA.
  • Develop structured, modular, reusable control logic in accordance with IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
  • Produce and review detailed engineering documentation, including Functional Design Specifications, Sequences of Operation, I/O lists, Cause & Effect matrices, alarm matrices, and interface definitions.
  • Create and review electrical schematics, control diagrams, bills of materials, and other technical design documentation.
  • Define control logic, sensor integration strategies, and industrial communication architectures using protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP.
  • Integrate control systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, MES, and cloud-based platforms to enable reliable data exchange and interoperability.
  • Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring systems meet reliability, safety, functionality, and performance requirements.
  • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and root-cause analysis of complex control systems in operational environments.
  • Design and support automation solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid-cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire-protection systems.
  • Establish control-system design standards, engineering best practices, and reusable frameworks to promote consistent and scalable implementation.
  • Lead system-level simulations and validation activities, including digital-twin initiatives where applicable.
  • Evaluate emerging automation technologies and trends to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and system performance.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, facilities, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration between control systems and physical infrastructure.
  • Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions while aligning designs with business requirements, project schedules, and operational constraints.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, influence stakeholders, and contribute to the resolution of complex engineering challenges.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 8+ years of professional experience designing and implementing control systems, ideally in complex industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical environments.
  • Deep hands-on expertise in PLC and IPC programming, particularly with platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, and Beckhoff.
  • Strong experience developing and deploying SCADA and HMI solutions across multiple platforms, including Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, or AVEVA.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating and optimizing Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy and Power Management Systems (EPMS).
  • Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP; familiarity with SNMP is beneficial.
  • Experience with mission-critical infrastructure and systems such as UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid cooling, and CRAC/CRAH equipment.
  • Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards relevant to control systems, electrical infrastructure, and safety.
  • Understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems and their integration with automation and control architectures.
  • Experience leading FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, troubleshooting, system optimization, and root-cause analysis.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to interpret engineering standards, regulations, and technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, with confidence influencing stakeholders and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex technical initiatives, and collaborate effectively within global, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity with engineering and product lifecycle tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, Windchill, or SolidWorks, as well as DevOps practices, is a plus.
  • Experience with hyperscale or colocation data-center environments, digital-twin technologies, or predictive-maintenance strategies is preferred.
  • An active Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

  Benefits

  • Fully remote position based in India.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced automation and controls for mission-critical infrastructure and data-center environments.
  • Exposure to PLC, SCADA/HMI, BMS, EPMS, MES, industrial networking, and cloud-connected control technologies.
  • Significant technical ownership and the opportunity to influence system architectures, engineering standards, and reusable frameworks.
  • Collaboration with global electrical, mechanical, software, facilities, and operations teams.
  • Opportunities to lead technical reviews, complex engineering initiatives, commissioning activities, and cross-functional projects.
  • Mentoring and technical leadership opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
  • Professional development through exposure to emerging automation, digital-twin, energy-management, and predictive-maintenance technologies.
  • Commitment to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace.
  • Reasonable workplace accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.