Data Center Controls Engineer

Amazon.com, Inc.
Boardman, OR, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$140,000.0 - $180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design Data Analysis Data Centers Monitoring of Systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Modbus OLE for Process Control Control Structures Bacnet Process Control Systems

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Data Center Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support building management and industrial control systems across AWS data centers. You will develop and optimize PLC- and BAS-based controls for power and cooling, integrate monitoring/telemetry, and ensure high availability, resiliency, and safety. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, commissioning systems, troubleshooting incidents, driving root-cause analysis, and standardizing solutions across regions. You will collaborate with operations, networking, and security teams, applying data-driven insights to improve performance and energy efficiency at scale., * Design and support data center building management and industrial control systems

  • Develop, program, and optimize PLC and BAS logic for power and cooling systems
  • Review and validate controls design documents, drawings, and sequence of operations
  • Lead commissioning, testing, and integration of new controls systems and upgrades
  • Monitor system performance, respond to incidents, and perform root-cause analysis
  • Implement improvements to reliability, availability, and energy efficiency
  • Collaborate with operations, networking, and security teams on cross-functional projects
  • Maintain documentation, standards, and change management for controls systems
  • Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and industry standards
  • Support scaling of standardized controls solutions across multiple regions

Requirements

  • PLC programming
  • Building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
  • Industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA)
  • HVAC and cooling systems for data centers
  • Power monitoring and controls
  • Networked control system integration (Modbus, BACnet, OPC, etc.)
  • Control system commissioning and testing
  • Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Electrical and mechanical system fundamentals
  • Documentation and CAD drawing review

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