Senior Controls Engineer - Dutch & English required

Equinix · Amsterdam

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the performance, visibility and reliability of the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of data centres, collaborating with engineering, operations and technology teams to support advanced monitoring, automation and controls systems that keep our facilities running at the highest standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, global environment where you'll constantly learn, solve complex problems and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission-critical facilities. As a senior member of the team, you'll provide technical leadership, support complex controls initiatives and act as a subject matter expert across multiple sites and projects.

Responsibilities

Support and Optimise Critical Infrastructure Systems

Configure, onboard and validate assets, alarms and monitoring points within Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms
Support the implementation and validation of power circuit monitoring within Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM) systems
Review and maintain electrical hierarchies using one-line diagrams, electrical schematics and associated documentation
Validate and optimise infrastructure performance metrics, including Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and site teams on controls-related activities

Troubleshoot and Improve System Performance

Investigate and resolve complex data quality, integration, communication and controls performance issues across monitoring platforms
Support controls integrations, validating point mapping, alarming strategies and data flows
Identify opportunities to improve monitoring coverage, operational visibility, alarm quality and overall system performance
Lead root cause analysis activities and drive long-term corrective actions where required

Deliver Projects and Commissioning Activities

Participate in commissioning, startup, testing and validation activities for controls and monitoring deployments
Work closely with vendors, consultants, system integrators and site teams to deliver controls-related projects successfully
Contribute to the development of technical documentation, procedures and implementation standards
Provide technical leadership on controls-related projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate and Share Expertise

Partner with regional operations teams, engineers and stakeholders across Equinix's global portfolio
Share knowledge, best practices and technical expertise to improve operational effectiveness and reliability
Support a culture of continuous learning, innovation and operational excellence
Act as a recognised controls subject matter expert supporting operational and project teams

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Extensive experience in controls engineering, building automation, industrial controls or critical facility environments
Strong troubleshooting skills across field devices, controllers, network components and supervisory systems
Knowledge of controls systems supporting electrical, HVAC, fire protection and other critical infrastructure
Experience with BACnet, Modbus and OPC communications protocols
Familiarity with one or more controls platforms, including Schneider Electric PLCs and AVEVA System Platform
Experience with data collection, protocol conversion or historian platforms such as Kepware, Matrikon or similar technologies
Understanding of IP networking concepts, including switches, routers, VLANs and network troubleshooting
Ability to interpret Sequences of Operation, P&IDs, control drawings, electrical schematics and one-line diagrams

Communication and Collaboration

Fluent Dutch and English language skills, both written and spoken, are required
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence collaborating with colleagues, vendors and partners across multiple countries and cultures
A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent problem-solving capabilities

Desirable Experience

Experience within data centres, critical facilities, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors or similarly automated environments
Exposure to commissioning, startup activities, functional testing or site acceptance testing
Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring colleagues or acting as a controls subject matter expert

Our Values in Action

At Equinix, we're looking for people who embody our values:

Be Customer and Service Obsessed: You focus on delivering reliable solutions that improve operational performance and customer outcomes
Think and Act Differently: You embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking and continuously seek ways to improve
Build Bolder Futures: You proactively solve complex challenges and help shape the future of critical digital infrastructure
Win As A Team: You collaborate across functions, geographies and cultures to achieve shared goals
Champion Possibilities: You are curious, adaptable and committed to learning and helping others grow

Why Equinix?

Work with industry-leading technologies supporting mission-critical infrastructure
Collaborate with experts across a global operations organisation
Develop your expertise across diverse facilities, systems and technologies
Be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, continuous learning and operational excellence
Help power the digital economy while building a rewarding international career

What We Offer:

A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
27 days of leave with the option to purchase 3 additional days
An opportunity to learn and in a supportive environment!
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
Subsidised lunch provided on location (voluntary opt in)

If you're an experienced Senior Controls Engineer with a passion for critical infrastructure, strong communication skills, and fluency in both Dutch and English, we'd love to hear from you.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.


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