Electrical Controls Engineer

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2 days ago Requisition

Electrical Controls Engineer

Reports to:

Director Electrical Controls and Strategy

Company Summary

Stellar 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.

Our 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.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Do you want to play a direct role in programming and automating the technology that cools the digital world? If so, we invite you to join us in boldly challenging what’s possible for sustainable energy infrastructure.

Summary Objective

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, programming, and integrating the control systems and automation logic that run our custom modular chillers. This role focuses on programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, human-machine interface (HMI) development, and establishing robust communication networks between our chillers and the overarching data center management systems (BMS/EPMS).

Responsibilities include creating control sequence of operations, designing low-voltage control panel layouts, defining instrumentation integration (sensors, actuators, transmitters), and ensuring seamless software-to-hardware communication.

Essential Functions

• Controls & PLC Programming:
  Develop, write, and debug PLC ladder logic and structured text codes for chiller plant automation systems (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Carel).
• HMI Design:
  Program and design intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens to allow clear monitoring and operation of modular chiller variables on-site.
• Network Integration:
  Set up, configure, and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus.
• Control Panel Layouts:
  Design low-voltage control circuits, sensor loops, wire routing, and digital/analog I/O schematics.
• System Integration Support:
  Assist manufacturing and commissioning teams during the electrical startup and initial "dry-loop" software loading of the modular control panel.
• Travel Requirement:
  Travel to customer sites for critical control integration, testing, or field startups may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Automation Focus:
  Strong passion for industrial automation, HVAC control sequences, and thermodynamic process controls.
• Software & Coding:
  Familiarity with programming languages (such as Ladder Logic, Functional Block Diagrams, or Structured Text) and HMI development software.
• Standards & Schematics:
  Ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics and control P&IDs in accordance with UL 508A and NEC standards.
• Communication Protocols:
  Basic knowledge of industrial networks (TCP/IP, serial communication, and client/server architectures).
• Self-Starter:
  Ability to troubleshoot and trace signal paths systematically from software command to physical field device.

Work Location

This position will work out…