Full-Time
Control Systems Engineer/Architect/Data Center Rack Solution
Posted on 11/15/2025
Super Micro Computer
5,001-10,000 employees
Modular, energy-efficient server hardware solutions
Compensation Overview
$129.1k - $145k/yr
San Jose, CA, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in industrial controls, building automation, or data-center systems integration.
- Deep familiarity with BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, and related protocols.
- Experience designing or deploying Building Management Systems/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition SCADA, Niagara, Tridium, Wonderware, etc.).
- Strong background in database integration (SQL Server, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, etc.) and data logging architecture.
- Proficient in Python or scripting for automation/configuration within SCADA/BMS frameworks.
- Working knowledge of network architecture (subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, IP management).
- Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-department coordination skills.
- Design and implement a multi-site controls architecture across Supermicro’s global facilities.
- Define network topology, redundancy, and high-availability requirements for all control nodes and servers.
- Develop and maintain standardized frameworks for BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, and OPC-UA communication layers.
- Ensure open, non-proprietary architecture to support integration with enterprise Building Management Systems, SCADA, and analytics tools.
- Commission and configure sensors, meters, CDUs/CDMs, cooling-tower controllers, and other I/O devices on Supermicro’s secured network.
- Collaborate with IT to obtain and manage IP allocations, VLAN assignments, and data-security compliance for IoT and controls systems.
- Implement diagnostic toolsets (e.g., YABE for BACnet, Modbus Poll) to verify real-time connectivity and point accuracy.
- Architect and deploy a centralized telemetry database capable of storing high-resolution time-series data from power, thermal, and environmental sensors.
- Define data-retention, redundancy, and backup policies to ensure system reliability and compliance with internal standards.
- Integrate with production and facilities analytics pipelines to support capacity tracking, tower performance analysis, and burn-in optimization.
- Collaborate with internal software teams (e.g., Jarvis’s group) to build intuitive dashboards and mobile/web front-ends for multiple user groups (Rack, Production, Facilities).
- Develop visualization layers using Ignition SCADA, Grafana, or comparable frameworks, ensuring modularity for site-specific expansion.
- Participate in new construction and retrofit projects to ensure controls and BMS standards are embedded from design through commissioning.
- Define and review controls and instrumentation specifications in architectural and MEP packages to ensure compatibility with global controls standards.
- Work closely with Facilities Project Managers, Controls Contractors, and Engineering Consultants to confirm that new systems can be seamlessly integrated into Supermicro’s global infrastructure.
- Validate installed systems during commissioning for proper network configuration, protocol compatibility, and data visibility.
- Partner with Global Facilities to align with enterprise-wide BMS modernization and control initiatives.
- Coordinate with Production Engineering to leverage power-tracking data for charge optimization and burn-in capacity management.
- Work with Architecture & Infrastructure teams to validate cooling-tower and CDU/CDM performance through collected telemetry.
- Establish Supermicro’s internal standards for controls system design, protocol implementation, and data naming conventions.
- Produce technical documentation covering device configuration, IP mapping, and point-list templates.
- Train internal staff on system operation, troubleshooting, and expansion best practices.
- Prior experience in data-center or high-density rack integration environments.
- Familiarity with liquid-cooling, CDU/CDM, and tower control systems.
- Experience deploying multi-site redundant controls servers.
- Knowledge of industrial Internet of Things security and edge computing best practices.
- Familiarity with Grafana, Node-RED, Ignition Perspective, or equivalent visualization tools.
- Exposure to Supermicro rack products, burn-in lines, and production automation.
Super Micro Computer designs and sells high-performance, energy-efficient server hardware and related software and services for data centers, cloud services, AI, 5G, and edge computing. Its Building Block Solutions offer configurable servers, storage, motherboards, and chassis built from common components, so customers can assemble workload-optimized configurations for rapid deployment. The company emphasizes green computing and power efficiency, using modular components to speed customization and time-to-market compared with competitors. Its goal is to help customers deploy powerful, reliable computing infrastructure with lower energy use and simpler procurement through direct sales and a broad network of distributors and resellers.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
1993
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 gross margin expanded to 9.9% from 6.3%, signaling operational efficiency gains.
- Revenue guidance of $11.0B-$12.5B for Q4 2026 exceeds Street expectations of $11.07B.
- Edge computing market expansion positions Supermicro for distributed AI inference growth.
What critics are saying
- Co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw indicted March 2026 for smuggling $2.5B servers to China.
- DOJ investigation expands to company-level conspiracy charges within 6-12 months.
- Nvidia terminates chip supply due to reputational damage, crippling core manufacturing capability.
What makes Super Micro Computer unique
- Modular Building Block Solutions enable rapid customization across diverse AI workload requirements.
- Cloud-to-Edge architecture partnership with Vultr and SUSE addresses real-time AI latency challenges.
- Microreactor integration with Nano Nuclear enables grid-independent AI data center deployments.
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Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares have declined 36% over the past year and 24% year-to-date, validating Jim Cramer's January warning to sell stocks with accounting irregularities. Since his comments on Mad Money, the stock has fallen 24%. The AI server manufacturer faced multiple setbacks, including missing revenue and earnings estimates in August when it reported $5.76 billion in revenue against expectations of $5.89 billion. The stock plunged 33% on 20 March after the company's co-founder was charged with smuggling AI hardware to China. Cramer had stated on 14 January that accounting irregularities warrant immediate selling, calling it one of his most profitable rules. The stock's subsequent performance has vindicated his cautionary stance on the controversial AI manufacturer.
Supermicro has introduced a family of compact, energy-efficient edge AI systems powered by AMD EPYC 4005 series processors, designed for retail, manufacturing, healthcare and enterprise environments. The platforms deliver data centre-class performance in space and power-constrained edge deployments. The portfolio includes three new systems: the AS-E300-14GR compact mini-1U box supporting up to 16 cores and 192GB DDR5 memory, the AS-1116R-FN4 short-depth 1U rackmount system, and the AS-3015TR-i4 slim tower system with GPU card support. Each features advanced security including TPM 2.0 and AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization. The systems support AI inferencing and real-time analytics applications, with TDP as low as 65W and PCIe Gen 5 expansion. They include remote management capabilities and optional GPU acceleration for distributed computing deployments.
Super Micro Computer has raised concerns about potential competition as worldwide IT spending is projected to grow 10.8% in 2026 to $6.15 trillion, according to Gartner. Data centre systems are expected to grow fastest at 31.7%. SMCI reported 122% year-over-year revenue growth in second-quarter fiscal 2026, with $10.7 billion from its OEM appliance and large data centre segment representing 84% of total revenue. The company is scaling to 6,000 racks monthly capacity, including 3,000 direct liquid cooling racks, by fiscal year-end 2026. SMCI's Data Center Building Block Solutions currently account for 4% of profit and are expected to reach double digits by end-2026. The company partners with NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices but faces competition from Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise in AI and data centre markets.
Super Micro Computer has unveiled one of the industry's first Context Memory/CMX storage servers at Nvidia GTC 2026. Built on Nvidia's STX modular reference architecture, the BlueField-4 STX storage server integrates the Nvidia Vera CPU and ConnectX-9 SuperNIC. The CMX server is designed to improve AI inference performance by addressing long-lived queries and multi-stage agentic workloads. It manages Key Value cache through Nvidia Dynamo, storing intermediate tokens to accelerate results and reduce power consumption. Supermicro is collaborating with software partners and SSD providers including Micron, Samsung and Phison to validate STX architecture requirements. The company also announced seven AI Data Platform solutions featuring the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU alongside various storage providers.
Supermicro has launched its Gold Series enterprise server solutions, comprising over 25 pre-configured server systems that can ship within three business days. The offering includes single-processor and dual-processor servers optimised for enterprise AI, compute, storage and intelligent edge workloads. The Gold Series systems come pre-configured with CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage and other components, shipping directly from Supermicro's US warehouses. The range is divided into four categories: Enterprise Compute, Enterprise AI, Enterprise Storage and Intelligent Edge. By pre-configuring systems, Supermicro aims to offer cost-efficient pricing and shorter lead times compared to custom-built solutions. The servers are available for order directly from Supermicro or through its network of authorised partners.