Controls Engineer Staff

Responsibilities

System Operation and Work Practices:

• Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs.
• Applies knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve complex issues.
• Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. applies procedure for lockout/tagout, explains MSDS).
• Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others.
• Interacts with other engineering disciplines.

Problem Solving:

• Solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve.
• Implements and makes recommendations for complex system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems.
• Tests suitability of components for deployments on complex assignments.

Internal/External Contact:

• Contributes to mentoring junior team members.
• Directs internal and external project team members.
• Directs teams per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Exercises expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing.
• Interacts primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization, includes executive level communications in standardized templates.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in highly automated environments (automotive, semiconductors, high-volume manufacturing), Data Center Technical Engineering and Operations support is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC controls, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to lead complex system troubleshooting, upgrades, commissioning, and vendor evaluations.