Sr. Mechanical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution
About the role
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. 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. 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
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and collaborate with diverse teams including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.
- Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and offering a robust suite of products and services trusted by startups to Global 500 companies.
- Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.
- Work/Life Balance: We strive for flexibility to support work-life harmony, ensuring success at work does not come at the expense of personal life.
- Inclusive Team Culture: Employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion, with ongoing events and learning experiences celebrating diversity.
- Mentorship and Career Growth: AWS offers knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help develop well-rounded professionals.
Pay
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
Benefits
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options 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 and parental leave
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.