Electrical Installation Lead- Devices & Controls, OMHS

Amazon is seeking an Electrical Installation Lead focused on low-voltage devices and controls to drive the successful installation, configuration, and validation of field devices and low-voltage control systems for automation and material handling equipment across multiple greenfield and brownfield fulfillment center sites.

About the role

This field-based technical leadership role specializes in low-voltage device installation, sensor deployment, VFD configuration, E-stop systems, fieldbus cabling, and device commissioning readiness. You will directly manage installation crews responsible for all field device mounting, wiring, configuration, and validation on MHE systems, ensuring precision, attention to detail, and commissioning readiness. This role reports to the Site Deployment Manager and mobilizes once conduit, panels, and heavy wire are in place—serving as the final electrical installation step before controls commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical installation crews focused on low-voltage device installation and configuration for MHE systems across North American facilities.
• Direct installation of field devices including photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, limit switches, E-stop devices, pull cords, safety devices, and barcode scanners.
• Oversee VFD installation, mounting, power connections, and control wiring.
• Manage I/O block installation, wiring, and terminal connections per I/O lists and wiring diagrams.
• Direct installation of zone controllers, actuators, operator stations, and stack lights.
• Oversee E-stop cable system installation including cable runs, tensioning, I-bolt and pulley placement, and pull cord routing.
• Manage sensor mounting, orientation, and alignment to ensure proper detection coverage.
• Direct 24VDC control circuit wiring, device terminations, and panel-to-device connections.
• Oversee fieldbus and industrial communication cabling installation (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, AS-i) with attention to routing, labeling, addressing, and termination quality.
• Manage parameter setting and programming for all field devices including dip switches, photo eye training, sensor calibration, and VFD configuration.
• Oversee match-mark cable connections to verify correct device-to-panel wiring.
• Lead electrical QC activities including I/O verification—checking for shorts, breaks, stretched wires, and confirming wire labels match drawings.
• Manage E-stop system testing and verification across all installed zones.
• Verify sensor functionality, detection ranges, and operational parameters before handoff to controls commissioning.
• Oversee side cover installation on completed conveyor sections.
• Manage electrical device punchlist identification and repair.
• Partner with controls commissioning team to validate system readiness for energization.
• Ensure cable management, wire labeling, and device labeling meet standards before zone closeout.
• Provide technical expertise for low-voltage control systems, 24VDC circuits, field devices, and industrial communication networks.
• Review and interpret device layout drawings, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control panel drawings, and fieldbus addressing schedules.
• Follow and help develop device installation standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including device installation SOPs, configuration checklists, and QC verification procedures.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve device installation issues that may impact commissioning readiness or system functionality.
• Support development of scalable installation practices and field standards across multiple sites.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase device installation efficiency and first-pass quality.
• Coordinate device installation activities with power distribution teams, mechanical installation, controls engineering, IT/network teams, and vendors.
• Manage zone sequencing with the Power Distribution & Infrastructure lead—device installation begins once conduit, panels, and wire are in place.
• Coordinate with controls commissioning on energization readiness, I/O verification results, and open items.
• Track device installation progress, risks, blockers, and quality issues, escalating when support is needed.
• Participate in project-level technical reviews, installation readiness reviews, and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Manage relationships with device vendors, OEMs, integrators, and internal project stakeholders.
• Participate in daily business reviews with installation progress and commissioning readiness updates.
• Maintain accurate field documentation including punch lists, issue logs, QC observations, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical installation, controls installation, automation deployment, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience leading or supervising electrical device installation crews, controls technicians, or field execution teams.
• Experience reading and interpreting device layout drawings, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and control panel drawings.
• Experience with low-voltage control systems including 24VDC circuits, field devices, sensors, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in engineering including a supervisory role managing people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation, and conveyor systems.
• Experience in preventative maintenance systems.

About the team

OneMHS (One Material Handling Systems) is Amazon's in-house program for designing, procuring, and installing material handling equipment across its fulfillment network. The program brings the full lifecycle of MHE deployment under Amazon's direct control—from final engineering and equipment procurement through mechanical and electrical installation, controls integration, and commissioning. OneMHS supports both greenfield builds and brownfield retrofits, deploying conveyor systems, sorters, induction systems, and robotic work cells at scale, enabling faster, more cost-effective installations while maintaining higher quality and safety standards.

Location & Travel

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Up to 50% domestic travel is required; travel may exceed 50% with short notice.

Pay

The base salary range for this position varies by location:

• Erlanger, KY; Caledonia, MI; Romulus, MI; Austin, TX; Bellevue, WA: $91,800 – $137,700 USD annually
• Nashville, TN: $82,600 – $123,900 USD annually

Compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.