Sr. Mechanical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This role serves as the primary technical expert for Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and CloudSCADA platforms, ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of critical data center infrastructure. The Senior Mechanical Controls Systems Support Engineer provides global technical support for the Amazon Control System (ACS) and associated controls infrastructure across AWS data centers.

Working closely with DCEO, Field Engineering, Controls Deployment, and partner teams, this role maintains and improves control system performance through troubleshooting, systems engineering, deep dive audits, and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Significant and autonomous contributor with consistently high-quality work
• Focuses on major portions of controls systems across multiple builds and locations
• Develops standard design and configuration templates that improve the overall system
• Delivers medium to large technology projects that are time-bound and business-critical
• Participates in full system development life cycle
• Mentors junior engineers and new hires
• Proficient in a broad range of systems design approaches

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 4+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
• 5+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) — Schneider EBO/SBO, Siemens, Tridium/Niagara
• Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) — Schneider PSO, ABB, Eaton Foreseer, FactoryTalk

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of continuously operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems, and building management systems
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment, or experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (e.g., hospital, military facility, public safety facility)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, CodeSys) for automation and data analysis
• Niagara/Tridium certification (N4 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff)

About the team

• Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
• Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
• Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
• Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, OH, Columbus: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually

Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for 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
• Parental leave

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