Automation Systems Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Automation Systems Group

The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data center automation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. Automation Systems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps manage these partners to success by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines. In addition to design and construction, we are also responsible for the technical requirements of the Operations department involving troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing mission critical control systems throughout all Vantage locations.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, hands-on Automation Engineer to support our Automation Services team for all production facilities in North America. The Automation Engineer is responsible for the overall functional health of critical monitoring and control systems. This responsibility includes oversight of facility acceptance testing and Site Operations technical support.

Requirements for this position include full familiarity with control systems arrangements and control components for Power and Cooling systems from the field component to the integrated systems level. The Automation Engineer understands the functions of direct control devices and logic controllers as well as the extended effects of failure of those devices in the larger context of systems automation. The Automation Engineer has familiarity with sensors and monitoring devices and the ability to ensure data reliability. The Automation Engineer acts as an advisor to Site Operations and has enough experience to guide technicians through effective troubleshooting. The Automation Engineer regularly interfaces with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams, Software Development teams and Site Operations teams. You will assist in complete startup, commissioning, and validation procedures on new and existing mission critical data center infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions

• Review new PLC applications for new control system projects and provide feedback to Integrators

• Complete PLC software application modifications in an online, critical environment

• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, network, and other critical control system issues during an incident

• Support data center commissioning activities, including validation of hardware and software systems, alarming, data recovery, and functional logic

• Work with leading edge automation systems from large scale industrial controls vendors

Duties Automation Engineer

• Maintain and deploy updated versions of PLC applications for existing control systems with minimal supervision.

• Complete PLC software application modifications in an online, critical environment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, network, and other critical control system issues during an incident.

• Support data center commissioning activities, validation of hardware and software systems, alarming, data recovery, and functional logic.

• Work with leading edge automation systems from large scale industrial controls vendors.

• Provide full technical and troubleshooting support for Automation technicians teams when responding to control system failures.

• Provide system reliability feedback to the Automation Engineering team for future design considerations.

Job Requirements

• PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation, Carel and GE systems.

• 1 - 3 years PLC Experiencing

• Modbus TCP/IP and RTU, BACNET and Ethernet/IP configuration knowledge.

• Ability to read and interpret Electrical/Mechanical one-line diagrams.

• Experience with Ignition HMI software.

• Ability to travel up to 30% of total work time, but may increase if the business requires

• Ability to travel internationally.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!