Sr. Controls Engineer, Data Center Eng, Mech Solutions

Amazon Data Services hiring for Sr. Controls Engineer, Data Center Eng, Mech Solutions jobs in Mukilteo, WA, US

Are you inspired by solving complex problems; are you the person that seeks out the challenges everyone else has given up on? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at AWS Mechanical Solutions Engineering Team. We are a smart team of innovators that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in technology to solve real-world challenges that will continue to delight our customers in ways we can’t even image yet. We are Amazon Web Services and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

AWS is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to become part of a mechanical solutions engineer team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation within our rapidly expanding data center foot print. This position can be based out of Seattle, Columbus, Austin or Virginia.
Our Senior Engineers on the team, they take full ownership to design resilient, cost effective mechanical systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs, and communicate technical direction to Sr. Management. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change, define and design the systems that our customers rely on.
Key Functional Dimensions:
• Work in a cross-disciplinary setting with ability to influence others.
• Work has deep and far reaching impact on overall product design/solutions
• Advises peer engineers and management team.
• Deep-dive and perform root cause analysis.
• Make technical trade-offs between short-term project goals and long-term business needs.
• Develop integrated systems extending the life of data center infrastructure products.
• Simplify and standardize cooling control architecture.
At Amazon, team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. We work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a Controls engineer at Amazon you will work with engineers, system developers, and local data center operations teams to implement advance control strategies in AWS data centers globally.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement advance controls strategies.
• Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
• Develop and modify controls logic programming and GUI for new mechanical products while ensuring controls are deployed in accordance with AWS standards, specifications and scope of work (SOW).
• Provide controls SME support and perform controls root cause analysis.
• Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design drawings and basis of design (BOD)
• Develop project bill of material (BOM) and scope of work (SOW)
• Support and perform inspections, testing, and commissioning of controls systems
• Participate and support Factory Acceptance/Witness Testing activities (FAT/FWT)
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal customers during life cycle of the data center
• Learn and help design teams develop sequence of operation for mechanical systems
• Grow in technical ability by learning a multitude of different automation platforms
• Learn and develop controls drawings and wiring diagrams
• Size controls valves and damper actuators and select controls devices.
• Work individually and as part of a team to develop new products, support existing products, test and evaluate equipment.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support global AWS projects

What we offer: A fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want you! At Amazon, you will be responsible for working on multi-million-dollar designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.

We LOVE Data so be sure to apply with a detailed resume/CV.

About the team
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 (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.

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.

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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Austin, TX, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering discipline. Will also accept equivalent domain specific experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of experience in the design programming, and/or startup/commissioning systems and controls systems for industrial applications.
• Experience with controls in data centers or other critical facilities
• Experience programming control logic systems in any of the following systems (or similar): Siemens, Tridium, Distech, Struxureware, or Alerton.
• Expert in common controls communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• MS in Controls Engineering
• Experience with large scale/industrial control systems (design, development and deployment) utilizing DDC/PLC.
• Experience with developing SCADA based control systems.
• Prior experience designing and deploying control systems for buildings or data centers.
• Understanding of EPMS and BMS systems.
• Experience in designing, configuring, programming, installing, or servicing two or more of the following products: Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Ignition, Tridium Niagara, Eaton, ABB, Johnson Controls, APC, or other
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a diverse team of product and program managers, mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate to vendors and make decisions using industry standard knowledge (controls theory, protocols, mechanical and electrical systems).
• Demonstrated experience expanding controls knowledge base – new systems, technology, machine learning, etc.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.