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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nMonday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.Automation and Controls Engineer\nPosition Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary\nReports to: Reporting Manager Title\nSupervisory Responsibility: None/Staff being overseen\nLocation: Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX\nCompany Summary\nStellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.\nOur modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.\nBacked by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.\nSummary Objective\nAs a member of the technical staff, the Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of control systems for automated TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plants, CHP, Mission Critical and District Cooling Plants. This includes specification reviews; development of design documents to meet specification requirements, component selection to meet process and client requirements; PLC or other intelligent control device configuration; design reviews; coordination with other engineering disciplines, client and fabrication personnel for complete system production, installation, and successful commissioning.\nEssential Functions\nManage and direct controls designer technical workload.\nMeet with client and internal project teams to define applications and produce functional specification documents.\nSelect system controls components and generate bills of material for equipment procurement.\nConfigure custom PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.\nDevelop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements.\nCreate application programs for Human Machine Interface application.\nConfigure network interfaces for devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, chillers and MCCs. \nConduct in-house preliminary testing and onsite acceptance testing of the system at the customer’s facility.\nInteract with other engineering disciplines, control panel fabricator, control system installer, and site commissioning personnel.\nProvide technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as specification review, device layout, schematic and control panel design, communication architecture, and system costing data. \nProvide customer training and support.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nCompetencies\nTechnical Capacity.\nProblem Solving/Analysis.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nSupervisory Responsibility\n This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.\nWork Location\nThis position will work out of our Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. or our Manufacturing Plant based in Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.\nWork Environment\n Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Fabrication Shop and job sites for startup, commissioning, and support may be necessary. Generally, these trips will require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.\nPhysical Demands\n While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work\n This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nTravel\n Anticipated up to 30% travel for this position. Both local day travel and extended duration periods for sitework may be required.\nRequired Education and Experience.\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or relevant disciplines from an accredited University.\nOver 4 years of experience in the HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems controls industry.\nExperience with the following:Control Systems Engineering/Electrical Engineering.PLC Programming Logic (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens). Communication Networking. National Electric Code.3-Phase power and electrical circuits.\nPreferred Education and Experience\nProcess Engineering experience. \nKnowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).\nCertifications for Rockwell products and other relevant applications.\nMembership, accreditation in IEEE, ISA, or other relevant group or awards in relevant industry groups.\nWork Authorization\n Must be authorized to work in the USA.\nBenefits Summary \n We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions \n401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)\nCompany-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage\nShort-term and long-term disability coverage options\nSupplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage\nWellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program\nVirtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases\nAdditional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance\nCompetitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees\nStellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$84,740.00 - $118,860.00Compensation Type:\nSalaryIncentive Eligible:\nNoSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\nPaid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. \n401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. \nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nYesThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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