Controls Technician, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This role will be will work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to develop creative solutions to take this program for R&D though design validation and into production.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.


Key job responsibilities
- Control panel assembly and wiring
- Machine field wiring
- Panel bring-up and trouble-shooting
- Machine commissioning and trouble-shooting
- PLC program trouble-shooting
- Maintain Automation & Controls Workshop
- Support mechanical activities as required.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.




A day in the life
The Controls Technician will work closely with mechanical and controls engineering teams to implement industrial automation and control equipment for the success of Amazon Leo

This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Ownership and an ability to thrive when faced with ambiguity is essential.

Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost.

About the team
The Amazon Leo Tooling Operations (ALTO) team provides on site expert technical support focused in the fields of Control Systems Builds Welding Machining Metal Fabrication Laser Tracking Precision Assembly and DFM.

- 2 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- 3 years of industrial controls and automation experience or Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering engineering technology or equivalent
- Can lift up to 49 pounds stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Demonstrated proficiency in reading interpreting and executing electrical schematics and drawings (IEC standards preferred)
- 1 year of Familiarity with work tracking systems (JIRA Salesforce etc.)

- Degree or certificate in a related field
- Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing environment using basic hand and power tools
- including PCs PLCs IP networking sensors fieldbus PID controllers etc.
- Experience with motor wiring commissioning tuning and troubleshooting including Variable Frequency Drives and Servo Control
- Experience in electrical control layout design and schematic
- Knowledge of NEC NFPA 79 and UL508A
- Knowledge of industrial automation programming ladder structured text HMI
- Cross-organizational communication

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Kirkland - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly