xai

Controls Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-04-21T21:55:51-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Automation
  • Engineering

Requirements

Ignition SCADA Programming Experience

Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming Experience

Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment in all IEC 61131-3 languages with a focus on structured text and ladder logic

Experience with industrial control hardware from leading manufacturers (e.g.

Siemens, SEL, Rockwell)

Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI) development using platforms such as Ignition, SEL, etc

Responsibilities

The xAI datacenter control systems team is looking for a highly-motivated Controls Engineer to support the operation, design, and optimization of our advanced data center infrastructure.

This person will play a key role in maintaining the stability and efficiency of the systems that power xAI's groundbreaking AI research.

The Controls Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor and improve the performance of the data center throughout its lifecycle.

This individual will work closely with Operations and Maintenance to ensure the systems are running smoothly, from day-to-day management to long-term upgrades and expansions.

Executing the implementation and modification of Building Management System (BMS), Electrical Power Management System (EPMS), and any other SCADA systems critical for the operation of current and future data centers

Overseeing the operation of critical systems such as chillers, pumps, and power distribution, using PLCs and other industrial control technologies