Senior Automation and Controls Design Engineer

Senior Automation & Controls Design Engineer

Overview

Join Moonshot’s high-performance engineering team as a Senior Automation & Controls Design Engineer, where you’ll apply advanced automation and electrical design expertise to develop the control systems powering next-generation AI and data center infrastructure. This role focuses on designing, programming, and commissioning UL891 switchboards, UL508A industrial control panels, and related control systems supporting high-power AI infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is an experienced automation and controls professional-not necessarily an engineer by trade-who understands how to design, program, and commission reliable systems. You’ll work hands-on with SolidWorks Electrical, field startup, and commissioning, collaborating closely with our engineering, production, and field teams to deliver precision-engineered solutions that uphold Moonshot’s standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and develop control system schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for UL891 and UL508A assemblies
• Configure and program PLCs, relays, and automation devices to execute advanced power control and sequencing logic.
• Integrate and troubleshoot Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, and Ethernet/IP systems for high-reliability operation.
• Develop and verify interlock logic, sequencing, and fail-safe systems for complex power and automation environments.
• Support on-site commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure safety, performance, and compliance.
• Design and validate systems in accordance with UL508A, UL891, and NEC Article 409 standards.
• Produce complete documentation packages (wiring diagrams, BOMs, I/O lists) with high accuracy and clarity.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and field personnel to ensure designs translate seamlessly from concept to installation.
• Identify and implement process and design improvements to increase manufacturability, reliability, and control performance.
• Maintain Moonshot’s internal safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout the design and commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation, controls design, or electrical systems integration in industrial, manufacturing, or power systems environments.
• Technical degree in automation, electrical engineering, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of UL508A, UL891, NEC Article 409, and industrial control panel standards
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical for schematic design, panel layout, and documentation (AutoCAD Electrical is a plus).
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, or Ethernet/IP.
• Hands-on experience with system testing, commissioning, and field integration of automation or power systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in fast-paced engineering environments.

Professional Skills:

• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Self-motivated and capable of executing in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Preferred:

• UL508A Panel Design Certification or experience in a UL listed manufacturing shop.
• Experience with data center, AI infrastructure, or large-scale industrial automation projects.

Why Moonshot?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your career in a high-growth company with clear advancement opportunities and access to ongoing professional development in the AI/data center infrastructure space.
• Mentorship and Training: Learn alongside experienced engineering and production teams, with hands-on support to sharpen your design, commissioning, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values practical problem-solving, high standards, and continuous improvement.