Controls Engineer , EMEA Controls

At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.

The Global Services team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls team as Controls Engineer responsible for the building automation systems within Amazon . If you are passionate about the Customer Experience think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for!

The ideal candidate will possess a construction management mechanical electrical or technology background that enables him/her to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.

Key job responsibilities
- Understanding of: electrical diagrams control diagrams building operations control circuits industrial HVAC.
- Ability to ascertain customer needs to help develop scope and specifications.
- Ability to manage scope of work relative to the site specifics and customer needs.
- Ability to manage engineering to determine the scope of work relative to the design intent of the customer needs.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications and implementing those specifications as they apply the work environment.
- Development of control panel BOMs.
- Development of ISA sheets for temperature level flow and pressure transmitters along with ISA sheets for control valves positioners analytical and various other types of instrumentation.
- Development of drawings for control panels power distribution junction boxes. Included in the drawings are the general arrangement internal layout schematics and interconnection and wire diagrams.
- Development of logic diagrams in the International Automation format for complex logic devices such as Programmable Logical Controller and Distributed Control System.
- Preparation of cable routing plans and schedules.
- Performing inspects testing and commission of the facility systems.
- Work individually and as part of a team to develop new products support existing products test and evaluate equipment.
- Provide technical assistance as needed to internal customers.
- Coordinate work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
- Manage service contracts with various vendors.
- Must be business proficient in the English language.


A day in the life
Controls Engineers day may begin with deployment efforts including on-site site management works directing Controls vendors for installation / commissioing works and is responsible for quality and on time delivery of the tasks / project. While managing service works CE will co-ordinate with Operations teams for permits and engages Vendor or performs services confirming to the task lists.

About the team
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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- B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology HVAC or other related engineering degree OR 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of experience in project coordination with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements.
- 3 years of experience with installation configuration or servicing one or more of the following products; Siemens: Apogee Honeywell: Building Controls Trend: Building Controls Schneider Electric: PowerLogic/Struxureware Rockwell Automation: FactoryTalk Tridium: Niagra Eaton: Foreseer ABB: Decathalon Johnson Controls: Metasys
- Windows Power User skill set proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.



- Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams in construction or development environment.
- Ability to manage multiple (3-12) stakeholder deliverables requirements and navigate difficult situations.
- Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets and managing financial performance.
- Experience managing capital projects ranging from $50K to $10M.
- Demonstrated experience developing managing or validating performance specifications and requirements.
- Ability to communicate to vendors and make decisions using industry standard knowledge (Controls theory protocols Modbus / BACnet mechanical / electrical systems passive infrastructure).
- Demonstrated experience expanding Controls knowledge base new systems technology etc.
- Experience working in data centers or other critical facilities.
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

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