Senior Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Automation Engineer

Position Type:                         Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                              Automation Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:    None

Location:                                Jacksonville, FL (Headquarters) or Fort Worth, TX (Manufacturing Plant)

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.

Summary Objective

As a member of the technical staff, the Senior Automation 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.

Essential Functions

• Manage and direct controls designer technical workload.
• Meet with client and internal project teams to define applications and produce functional specification documents.
• Select system controls components and generate bills of material for equipment procurement.
• Configure custom PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
• Develop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements.
• Create application programs for Human Machine Interface application.
• Configure network interfaces for devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, chillers and MCCs. 
• Conduct in-house preliminary testing and onsite acceptance testing of the system at the customer’s facility or Stellar facilities.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines, control panel fabricator, control system installer, and site commissioning personnel.
• Provide 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. 
• Provide customer training and support

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

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. 

Work Environment
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.

Physical Demands
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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional nights or weekend work may be necessary to meet a project deadline.

Travel
Anticipated 20% travel for this position. Both local day travel and extended duration periods for sitework may be required.

Required Education and Experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or relevant disciplines such as Automation from an accredited University.
• Over 5 years of experience in the HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems controls industry, and at least 10 years overall experience.
• Experience 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.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Process Engineering experience. 
• Knowledge of SolidWorks software.
• Certifications for Rockwell products and other relevant applications.
• Membership, accreditation in IEEE, ISA, or other relevant group or awards in relevant industry groups.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions 
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar 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.