Hyper-Scale Data Center Controls Engineer

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Field Engineer to support critical infrastructure across AWS data centers. You will lead post-event analyses, develop controls code templates, and own lifecycle execution for pilot projects, interfacing with multiple teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes field engagement, strong problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain uptime and safety in a hyper-scale environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with controls systems, data analysis, and field troubleshooting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-event engineering analysis for controls-related incidents and identify failure patterns.
• Develop and maintain controls logic and templates for equipment.
• Own lifecycle from request to rollout for legacy control pilots.
• Serve as technical escalation point and conduct site support visits as needed.
• Provide engineering support for proprietary and third-party controls products.
• Build and maintain technical baselines, including test scripts and code libraries.
• Develop standards and metrics to improve control system reliability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Design, and Program Management to resolve issues.

Skills

Control systems

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Data visualization

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

BMS/BAS/SCADA

PLC

BACnet/Modbus

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Field Engineer to support critical infrastructure across AWS data centers. You will lead post-event analyses, develop controls code templates, and own lifecycle execution for pilot projects, interfacing with multiple teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes field engagement, strong problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain uptime and safety in a hyper-scale environment.