Electrical & Controls Design Engineer – Material Handling

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical power distribution and control systems for material handling projects. This role emphasizes safety, scalability, and operational excellence, with NEC compliance and hands-on field support across One MHS.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical power system design, controls engineering, and industrial communication protocols, collaborating with mechanical, software,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical and controls design for industrial or material handling systems.
• Deep understanding of EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET communication protocols.
• Proficiency with IPCs, PLC programming, and SCADA system design.
• Extensive experience with sensor technologies, encoders, safety circuits, and safety devices (e.g., light curtains, safety relays, E-stops, safety PLCs).

Responsibilities

• Design power and controls systems for MH projects including distribution and panel standards.
• Develop electrical layouts, schematics, control architectures, and panel schedules.
• Design and implement industrial communication networks using EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET.
• Conduct in-field installation audits to verify NEC compliance and design integrity.
• Mentor junior engineers and support commissioning and documentation processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Amazon is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical power distribution and control systems for material handling projects. This role emphasizes safety, scalability, and operational excellence, with NEC compliance and hands-on field support across One MHS.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical power system design, controls engineering, and industrial communication protocols, collaborating with mechanical, software,