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$95K - $122K/yr
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$107K - $149K/yr
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$93K - $121K/yr
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Controls Development Engineer
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$164K - $200K/yr
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Everett, WA · On-site
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| Aspect | Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) | Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing plants, automation facilities, industrial settings | Design offices, research labs, power plants, industrial sites |
| Industry Usage | Automation, manufacturing, process control | Power generation, electronics, telecommunications, industrial systems |
| Common Search/Comparison | Controls Engineer vs Electrical Engineer |
Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, often working closely with machinery and PLCs. Electrical Engineers have a broader scope, working on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. While both roles require electrical knowledge and certifications, Controls Engineers specialize more in automation and control systems, whereas Electrical Engineers may work across various electrical disciplines.
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$122K - $159K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 28 days ago
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7.4
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Job description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.
We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services is seeking Senior Electrical Controls Engineers to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Engineers at Amazon: Work to design resilient, cost effective systems.
Are responsible for achieving a world-class uptime for our customers. They justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.
They have hands on controls design and field experience and have an understanding of the critical controls needs for a data center. As we grow, we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house.
At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals.
You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a controls engineer at Amazon, you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.
As an Engineer in this role, you will work with the Principals and Senior Electrical and Controls Engineers to drive the standardization of designs across the global region in production data centers and resolve open technical issues in the controls space.
You will participate in the research and development of new technologies and designs applicable to our products or services. Relied on as a subject matter expert in the controls engineering field, you write technical documentation for such projects. Your tasks include conceiving, initiating and leading projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation and implementation.
You will achieve this by breaking down complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions. This will be achieved by working with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges as well as collaborating with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures and countries. You will escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
Part of the role will also include the review and approval of critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests, provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE's), including participation on deep dives, investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans
You will also be expected to maintain and host technical EPMS forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of data center electrical systems. As well as provide support and mentorship for the whole of the DCC engineering community, all while having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Under the direction of an engineering manager, the Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will be responsible for the following:
Design and implement energy-efficient electrical controls systems for data centers
Create comprehensive documentation for electrical EPMS controls designs and operational procedures
BIM/CAD experience
Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization
Guide project teams through planning, execution, and commissioning phases
Conceives, initiates, and leads projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation.
Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions
Work with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges.
Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries.
Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, white papers, wiring schematics and diagrams, and reports.
Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Electrical Controls Basis of Design (BoD) with constant auditing.
Drive standardization in the data center electrical-controls space.
Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements.
Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects.
Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE's), including participation on deep dives, investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans.
Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
Maintain and host technical EPMS forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of data center controls systems.
Provide support and mentorship for the whole of the Data Center Engineering community.
Have fun and offer creative out-of-the-box solutions.
About the team
About 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.
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 celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning
experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the
cloud.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We have a career path for you no matter what stage you're in when you start here
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.
That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing
resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. .
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.
Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US