Control Systems Tech

About Maintenance at Amazon

Operations is at the heart of Amazons business. We are known for our speed accuracy and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide every day. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. We drive continuous improvement and maintain all of the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About the Role

As a Control Systems Technician you will focus on equipment troubleshooting and maintaining material handling equipment (MHE) such as conveyors sortation systems scanners cameras print and apply labeling systems scales HMI systems and control cabinets. We are committed to improvement; you will be encouraged to participate in career development opportunities as presented to progress your career at Amazon. We are committed to improvement; you will be encouraged to participate in career development opportunities as presented to progress your career at Amazon.

What Do We Offer

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1 matching 401(k) program and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait there is more: We provide lightweight fire resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!


Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Promote a safe working environent by following all safety procedures
Maintain material handling control systems industrial motor control systems servo and frequency drives and electrical distribution systems
Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and partner with Controls Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies
Utilize Operation System Assessment reports to improve material handling system reliability through preventive maintenance tasks completion and identifies deficiency repairs
Escalate to operations and network support resources for guidance and assistance to restore equipment back to operational mode with minimal downtime impact for Operations
Communicate technical issues to RME and Amazon Operations Leadership
Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation

Eligibility Requirements:
Must fulfill FAA and DHS criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) if applicable.
Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges if applicable.
This position may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Federal law requires Amazon to determine an applicants history of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and/or alcohol violation(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safetysensitive position if applicable.


High school or equivalent diploma
Associates degree or 2 years of professional or military experience
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
1 years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

Associates degree in Electronic Technology (or similar)
2 years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/ programming
2 years of experience with Motor Controls (motor starts variable frequency drives DC drives and standard electrical components)
2 years of experience with repair of control network components
1 years of experience with HMI components
1 years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
1 years of experience with Industrial electrical handson experience and troubleshooting
Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems
Project Management experience with the ability to train others
Experience with robotic maintenance
Experience with AB RS LOGIX 5000 PLCs and PLC components
Experience with SCADA systems and KPIs

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

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