Automation & Controls Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Automation & Controls Designer

Position Type:                        Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                             Automation and Controls Director

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 Automation & Controls Designer is responsible for preparing technical drawings of controls systems for the design of modular TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plant, CHP, Mission Critical and District Cooling Plant up to full production. During the design process, the Designer will work closely with the Engineer to compile technical data for the control systems, including product features, dimensional information, owner specifications, contract requirements, and electrical characteristics of the distribution system. This Automation & Controls Designer will also be responsible for technical coordination of all products currently in production. 

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with controls engineers to receive instructions and direction for the project design.
• Co-ordinates with other disciplined designers to integrate design and avoid interferences. 
• Compiles standard project drawings depicting the systems to be manufactured by Stellar Energy. These drawings will include legend sheets, installation details, schematic sheets, I/O diagrams, loop sheets, and 3D models of installed electrical conduit and equipment. 
• Involved with specification review for system requirements, assist with generation of design calculations, verify design dimensions in the field, and generate bills of materials.
• Accomplish tasks in accordance with the company procedures, specifications, standards and any project specific addenda. 
• Participates in project teams and all activities related to the development of the modular plant. 
• Provides technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as schematics and layouts.
• Prepares design drawing packages to enable procurement, supply, fabrication, installation, and construction to take place.
• Maintains good interface with designers, drafters, and production personnel from an array of design disciplines, including structural and mechanical. 
• Ensures that design deliverable dates and met.
• Assist inhouse preliminary and factory acceptance test.
• Interact with manufacturing production team, control systems installer, and site commissioning personnel.

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 Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Stellar Energy fabrication facility for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel toed shoes and mandatory 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 overtime effort may be requested to meet project specific deadlines.

Travel Anticipated 20% travel for this position with some overnight stays. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience.

• Minimum of two-year associate degree in drafting or related technical discipline
• Experience in AutoCAD software
• 4 years’ experience with electrical and controls design and drafting.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Some experience in electronic design with electronic circuit technology assembly processes.
• Experience in PLC programming preferred.
• Some experience in design, repair and analysis of electronic systems with exposure to electrical and control engineering design principles and methodologies. 
• Knowledge of 3D software (SolidWorks or Plant 3D preferred).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

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

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