Controls Manager (AWS)

Amazon; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 129,200 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Controls Manager to lead building management systems (BMS) and EPMS deployment for our Ohio data centers.

You will manage the onsite engineering team, shape project scopes, and ensure safe, reliable facilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver world‑class infrastructure. Key qualifications include 3+ years in management with 5+ direct reports, a mechanical or electrical engineering degree (or equivalent), and extensive controls

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management role with 5+ direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) plus 8+ years of controls experience, OR 12+ years of controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in controls management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• 3+ years of experience hiring, promoting, coaching, and developing teams of technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite Engineering team in Ohio.
• Travel up to 30% domestically.
• Implement and track team goals, report status of ongoing projects upwards.
• Participate in the interview process.
• Develop launch plans for new hires and identify team needs.
• Oversee the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of BMS/EPMS.
• Ascertain customer needs to help develop project scope and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to the Controls and partner teams as necessary.

Skills

Management

Controls engineering

Team leadership

Hiring & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS/EPMS

Job description

Job ID: 10427255 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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

The Controls Deployment and Service team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our organization as a Controls Manager, responsible for the building management systems and electrical power monitoring system (BMS/EPMS) deployment and service within Amazon data centers. 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!

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage onsite Engineering team in Ohio.
• Travel up to 30% domestically.
• Implement and track team goals, report status of ongoing projects upwards.
• Participate in the interview process.
• Develop launch plans for new hires and identify team needs.
• Oversee the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of BMS/EPMS.
• Ascertain customer needs to help develop project scope and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to the Controls and partner teams as necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 8+ years of relevant controls experience, OR 12+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in controls management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• 3+ years of experience hiring, promoting, coaching, and developing teams of technical professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports.
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units.
• 6+ years directly managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching teams of controls professionals.
• 8+ years of Project Management and Vendor Management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Data Center system‑level architecture and electrical engineering principles.
• 3+ years of experience in Data Center system‑level architecture and mechanical engineering principles.

Our base salary range is 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually (USA, OH, Dublin). 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. We also offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.