Controls Subject Matter Expert

About the role

Meta’s data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be part of the facility operations team, ensuring the reliability and quality of the Building Management System (BMS). This role requires a broad understanding of controls systems and equipment, with responsibilities spanning procedure-based maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The Controls SME will support daily data center operations, global quality and standardization initiatives, and collaborate across disciplines with a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions, requiring extensive knowledge of electronic or digital controls systems and experience with testing and modifying systems software in multiple languages.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware, including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor building systems for abnormal trends, and make optimization adjustments.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to modify BMS settings for building space management.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration between the local controls team and applicable local and global teams.
• Manage controls vendors, including direct oversight of system configuration and component upgrades.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of controls scope, review proposals, and programming through the commissioning process for new construction and retrofits.
• Oversee all control system configurations and component upgrades to maintain system integrity and ensure compliance with best practices, including change control processes.
• Provide technical controls training and support to all Facility Operations staff.
• Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center.
• Communicate issues and upcoming controls work with site management.
• Travel expectations include significant travel during the first 6 months for training and onboarding, followed by occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, and training.

Requirements

• 7+ years of controls experience in programming development, start-up, and commissioning of complex systems, including central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in a related field plus 3+ years of relevant controls industry experience may be considered in lieu of 7+ years of experience.
• Experience in critical environments.
• Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of control equipment and systems, with expertise in design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems associated with critical environments.
• Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and controls diagrams.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the data center industry.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience.
• Experience with software programming languages, including Python, PHP, and SQL.
• IT/Networking certification.
• Equipment field service engineering or representative experience.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements).
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews).
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From the launch of Facebook in 2004 to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta has empowered billions worldwide. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to shape the next evolution in social technology.

Pay

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The annual salary range for this role is $114,000 to $168,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

Meta offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about benefits at Meta.