Controls Technician, Amazon Leo

Socket.dev; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Leo's Controls Technician role works closely with mechanical and controls engineers to implement industrial automation for the ALTO program, spanning R&D to production. The role demands hands-on hardware development, wiring, PLC work, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment with high standards for quality and cost control.

The team focuses on control systems builds, welding, machining, and precision assembly, with strong cross-functional collaboration and adherence to export

Qualifications

• 2+ years hardware development or space/aerospace engineering experience.
• 3+ years industrial controls experience or a relevant degree.
• Ability to read IEC electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Control panel assembly and wiring.
• Machine field wiring and panel bring-up.
• PLC program troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Maintain Automation & Controls Workshop.
• Support mechanical activities as required.

Skills

Hardware development

Industrial controls

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Engineering technology degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Salesforce

Job description

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 you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Ownership and an ability to thrive when faced with ambiguity is essential.

You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s 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.

Basic Qualifications

• - 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 Bachelor's 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• - 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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Kirkland - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly