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Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Apple

Location

Dallas, TX, Maiden, NC, Mesa, AZ, Prineville, OR, Sparks, NV

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/28/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The Data Center Controls Engineer will be part of Apple's Information Systems and Technology organization, focusing on designing and deploying integrated control systems for global data center infrastructure. This role requires bridging electrical power control and mechanical building automation to ensure seamless operations. The successful candidate will work within a team to optimize automation and control systems across various domains. The position emphasizes specification authorship and cross-domain technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent job-related experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience with control systems in data centers or mission-critical environments for both electrical power and mechanical/HVAC systems.
  • Understanding of controls for high-availability electrical systems and mechanical systems.
  • Experience programming DDC/PLC controllers and redlining controls drawings.
  • Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages such as Structured Text, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, and Instruction List.
  • 8+ years of experience with data center control systems across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Proven experience authoring and maintaining technical control system specifications.
  • Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical control platforms.
  • Experience with field communication protocols and integration of those systems into facility management platforms.
  • Familiarity with IEC 61499 event-driven Function Block architecture and Python scripting for data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize automation and control systems across data center infrastructure.
  • Ensure the technology underneath data centers works without question.
  • Author and maintain comprehensive control system specifications from the ground up.
  • Reduce RFIs and change orders through high-quality specification authorship.
  • Integrate various control platforms and communication protocols into operational systems.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance daily work and improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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