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Jabil hires Controls Engineers across its global electronics manufacturing network, with roles spanning automation, PLC programming, and process control. The company has an established sponsorship track record for engineering functions, making it a realistic target if you're on an H-1B, OPT, or TN and looking to build a long-term career in industrial hardware.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
About the Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) Team:
The DCI team consists of technical subject matter experts who specialize in end-to-end large scale physical infrastructure that powers and enables modern data centers. This includes power distribution systems such as transformers, substations, generators, switchgear, switch panels, busways, ATS units, EDPM, BMS systems, and control panels, as well as cooling solutions ranging from traditional evaporative and indirect cooling systems to emerging liquid cooling technologies including chillers, heat exchangers, CDUs, pumps, and secondary fluid networks. The team also addresses the mechanical structures that house these systems - hot aisle containment, steel enclosures, blanking panels, cable trays, and fiber and networking infrastructure.
The DCI team operates as a cross-industry center of excellence, partnering primarily with various cloud providers across the industry. Team members function as deeply technical subject matter experts who engage directly with customers and supply chain partners to assess requirements, identify challenges, and design infrastructure solutions end-to-end. The ideal contributor brings engineering-level expertise in either power or cooling disciplines, a working knowledge of the full infrastructure dependency chain, and the ability to translate that expertise into clear recommendations and collaborative problem-solving with both technical and business stakeholders.
Job Title: Sr. Principal Controls Engineer
Job Family: Electrical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) Team
Location: Remote OR Austin, TX
Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Sr Principal Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of automation systems, with a strong focus on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation.
The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving system architecture, integration, and execution across PLC, IPC-based controls, SCADA/HMI platforms, and enterprise systems including BMS and EPMS.
What will you do?
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms including PLCs, IPC-based systems, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and MES, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Lead development and implementation of PLC and IPC-based control systems using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, and Codesys.
- Design and deploy SCADA and HMI systems across multiple platforms (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, etc.).
- Develop structured, modular, and reusable control logic using IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
- Develop detailed control system documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Sequence of Operations (SOO), I/O lists, Cause & Effect matrices, Alarm matrices, and interface definitions.
- Create and review electrical schematics, control diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Define control logic, sensor integration strategies, and communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP.
- Integrate control systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, MES, and cloud-based platforms to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring system reliability, safety, and performance.
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems in operational environments.
- Design and support control systems for mission-critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire protection systems.
- Establish design standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks for scalable and consistent implementation.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
- Drive development and validation of system-level simulations and digital twin models.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to improve system efficiency and performance.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities teams to ensure seamless integration with physical infrastructure.
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align control system designs with business requirements, schedules, and operational constraints.
- Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and planning sessions to ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation.
- Deep expertise in PLC/IPC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff).
- Experience with SCADA/HMI development across multiple platforms.
- Experience with BMS integration and optimization.
- Experience with EPMS systems for real-time energy monitoring and analytics.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently within a global team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, standards, and regulations.
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.
- Familiarity with PLM/design tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD, Windchill, SolidWorks) and DevOps practices is a plus.
- Understanding of low and medium voltage electrical systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments.
- Experience with digital twin technologies and predictive maintenance strategies.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
INTRODUCTION
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
About the Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) Team:
The DCI team consists of technical subject matter experts who specialize in end-to-end large scale physical infrastructure that powers and enables modern data centers. This includes power distribution systems such as transformers, substations, generators, switchgear, switch panels, busways, ATS units, EDPM, BMS systems, and control panels, as well as cooling solutions ranging from traditional evaporative and indirect cooling systems to emerging liquid cooling technologies including chillers, heat exchangers, CDUs, pumps, and secondary fluid networks. The team also addresses the mechanical structures that house these systems - hot aisle containment, steel enclosures, blanking panels, cable trays, and fiber and networking infrastructure.
The DCI team operates as a cross-industry center of excellence, partnering primarily with various cloud providers across the industry. Team members function as deeply technical subject matter experts who engage directly with customers and supply chain partners to assess requirements, identify challenges, and design infrastructure solutions end-to-end. The ideal contributor brings engineering-level expertise in either power or cooling disciplines, a working knowledge of the full infrastructure dependency chain, and the ability to translate that expertise into clear recommendations and collaborative problem-solving with both technical and business stakeholders.
Job Title: Sr. Principal Controls Engineer
Job Family: Electrical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) Team
Location: Remote OR Austin, TX
Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Sr Principal Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of automation systems, with a strong focus on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation.
The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving system architecture, integration, and execution across PLC, IPC-based controls, SCADA/HMI platforms, and enterprise systems including BMS and EPMS.
What will you do?
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms including PLCs, IPC-based systems, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and MES, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Lead development and implementation of PLC and IPC-based control systems using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, and Codesys.
- Design and deploy SCADA and HMI systems across multiple platforms (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, etc.).
- Develop structured, modular, and reusable control logic using IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
- Develop detailed control system documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Sequence of Operations (SOO), I/O lists, Cause & Effect matrices, Alarm matrices, and interface definitions.
- Create and review electrical schematics, control diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Define control logic, sensor integration strategies, and communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP.
- Integrate control systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, MES, and cloud-based platforms to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring system reliability, safety, and performance.
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems in operational environments.
- Design and support control systems for mission-critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, liquid cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire protection systems.
- Establish design standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks for scalable and consistent implementation.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
- Drive development and validation of system-level simulations and digital twin models.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to improve system efficiency and performance.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities teams to ensure seamless integration with physical infrastructure.
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align control system designs with business requirements, schedules, and operational constraints.
- Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and planning sessions to ensure alignment across engineering disciplines.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation.
- Deep expertise in PLC/IPC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff).
- Experience with SCADA/HMI development across multiple platforms.
- Experience with BMS integration and optimization.
- Experience with EPMS systems for real-time energy monitoring and analytics.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently within a global team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, standards, and regulations.
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.
- Familiarity with PLM/design tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD, Windchill, SolidWorks) and DevOps practices is a plus.
- Understanding of low and medium voltage electrical systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments.
- Experience with digital twin technologies and predictive maintenance strategies.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Controls Engineer Jobs at Jabil Jobs
Tailor your resume to Jabil's automation stack
Jabil's Controls Engineer postings consistently emphasize PLC platforms like Allen-Bradley and Siemens, SCADA systems, and process control in high-volume electronics manufacturing. Align your resume to those specifics rather than generic controls experience.
Target sites with active capital projects
Jabil regularly expands or retools facilities tied to new manufacturing contracts. Controls Engineer openings cluster around those sites. Research which Jabil campuses are undergoing equipment upgrades or new line installations before deciding where to apply.
Get your credentials evaluated before you apply
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before submitting applications. Jabil's HR teams need to confirm your qualification maps to a U.S. bachelor's in electrical or mechanical engineering for H-1B specialty occupation purposes.
Clarify TN eligibility early in the offer stage
If you're Canadian or Mexican, a Controls Engineer role can qualify under the TN 'Engineer' category, but you'll need documentation showing your degree is in a qualifying engineering discipline. Confirm this with the hiring manager before the offer letter is finalized so the paperwork matches.
Understand where OPT fits in Jabil's hiring cycle
Jabil participates in F-1 OPT hiring, but Controls Engineer roles often require hands-on site presence from day one. Confirm your OPT start date aligns with the position's onboarding timeline. USCIS allows a 60-day grace period if your previous authorization lapses between roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Jabil posts Controls Engineer openings across many locations simultaneously, making it hard to isolate roles where sponsorship is actively offered. Use Migrate Mate to filter Jabil's postings by the visa types relevant to your situation and avoid wasting applications on ineligible positions.
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Find Controls Engineer at Jabil JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Jabil sponsor H-1B visas for Controls Engineers?
Yes, Jabil sponsors H-1B visas for Controls Engineer roles. Controls engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline. Jabil's engineering functions have a consistent sponsorship history, making it a viable target if you're pursuing or maintaining H-1B status.
How do I apply for Controls Engineer jobs at Jabil?
Apply directly through Jabil's careers portal, where roles are listed by site and business unit. Before applying, confirm the posting explicitly mentions visa sponsorship or that the location has an active sponsorship track record for engineering roles. Migrate Mate lets you browse Jabil's Controls Engineer openings filtered by visa type, which saves time if you need sponsorship for a specific category like H-1B or TN.
Which visa types does Jabil commonly use for Controls Engineer roles?
Jabil sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for Controls Engineers, along with Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 PERM labor certification for longer-term employees. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for early-career candidates. Canadian and Mexican engineers may also qualify for TN status under the Engineer category, which is faster to obtain than an H-1B and does not require a lottery.
What qualifications does Jabil expect for Controls Engineer roles?
Most Jabil Controls Engineer postings require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, along with hands-on experience programming PLCs (typically Allen-Bradley or Siemens) and working with SCADA or HMI systems. Roles tied to specific manufacturing lines may also require familiarity with robotics integration or servo drive systems. Senior-level postings generally expect several years of experience in a high-volume production environment.
How long does the sponsorship process typically take for a Controls Engineer at Jabil?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. TN status for Canadian citizens can be approved at the border on the same day. H-1B petitions filed under standard processing take several months; USCIS premium processing (currently 15 business days) is available if timing is critical. Green Card sponsorship via PERM involves DOL labor market testing, which typically adds one to two years before an I-140 petition can be filed.
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