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We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.\nJob Summary:\nThe Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an integrated multi-site controls and automation solution spanning Supermicro’s global facilities for rack integration, burn-in, and cooling infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical execution (device connectivity, protocol configuration, database integration) with system-level architecture and design, bridging Rack Solutions, Facilities, Production, and IT teams to create a unified, scalable, and data-driven controls environment.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nSystem Architecture & Integration\nDesign and implement a multi-site controls architecture across Supermicro’s global facilities.\nDefine network topology, redundancy, and high-availability requirements for all control nodes and servers.\nDevelop and maintain standardized frameworks for BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, and OPC-UA communication layers.\nEnsure open, non-proprietary architecture to support integration with enterprise BMS, SCADA, and analytics tools.\nDevice Connectivity & Configuration\nCommission and configure sensors, meters, CDUs/CDMs, cooling-tower controllers, and other I/O devices on Supermicro’s secured network.\nCollaborate with IT to obtain and manage IP allocations, VLAN assignments, and data-security compliance for IoT and controls systems.\nImplement diagnostic toolsets (e.g., YABE for BACnet, Modbus Poll) to verify real-time connectivity and point accuracy.\nData Collection & Storage\nArchitect and deploy a centralized telemetry database capable of storing high-resolution time-series data from power, thermal, and environmental sensors.\nDefine data-retention, redundancy, and backup policies to ensure system reliability and compliance with internal standards.\nIntegrate with production and facilities analytics pipelines to support capacity tracking, tower performance analysis, and burn-in optimization.\nVisualization & User Interface\nCollaborate with internal software teams (e.g., Jarvis’s group) to build intuitive dashboards and mobile/web front-ends for multiple user groups (Rack, Production, Facilities).\nDevelop visualization layers using Ignition SCADA, Grafana, or comparable frameworks, ensuring modularity for site-specific expansion.\nConstruction Project Integration\nParticipate in new construction and retrofit projects to ensure controls and BMS standards are embedded from design through commissioning.\nDefine and review controls and instrumentation specifications in architectural and MEP packages to ensure compatibility with global controls standards.\nWork closely with Facilities Project Managers, Controls Contractors, and Engineering Consultants to confirm that new systems can be seamlessly integrated into Supermicro’s global infrastructure.\nValidate installed systems during commissioning for proper network configuration, protocol compatibility, and data visibility.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Global Facilities to align with enterprise-wide BMS modernization and control initiatives.\nCoordinate with Production Engineering to leverage power-tracking data for charge optimization and burn-in capacity management.\nWork with Architecture & Infrastructure teams to validate cooling-tower and CDU/CDM performance through collected telemetry.\nStandards & Documentation\nEstablish Supermicro’s internal standards for controls system design, protocol implementation, and data naming conventions.\nProduce technical documentation covering device configuration, IP mapping, and point-list templates.\nTrain internal staff on system operation, troubleshooting, and expansion best practices.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.\n7+ years of experience in industrial controls, building automation, or data-center systems integration.\nDeep familiarity with BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, and related protocols.\nExperience designing or deploying BMS/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition SCADA, Niagara, Tridium, Wonderware, etc.).\nStrong background in database integration (SQL Server, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, etc.) and data logging architecture.\nProficient in Python or scripting for automation/configuration within SCADA/BMS frameworks.\nWorking knowledge of network architecture (subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, IP management).\nExcellent documentation, communication, and cross-department coordination skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrior experience in data-center or high-density rack integration environments.\nFamiliarity with liquid-cooling, CDU/CDM, and tower control systems.\nExperience deploying multi-site redundant controls servers.\nKnowledge of industrial IoT security and edge computing best practices.\nFamiliarity with Grafana, Node-RED, Ignition Perspective, or equivalent visualization tools.\nExposure to Supermicro rack products, burn-in lines, and production automation.\nSuccess Metrics\nAll global sites connected to a centralized controls network with ≥ 99.9% uptime.\nStandardized telemetry and controls data available to Facilities, Rack, and Production within Q2 post-hire.\nControls and BMS design standards embedded in all new construction and retrofit 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