Manager, Controls Integration, OneMHS

Amazon; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 158,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Manager, Controls Integration to lead the on-site deployment, integration, and commissioning of automated equipment such as sorters, conveyors, and work cells. You will provision IPCs, PLCs, HMIs, and field devices to bring systems online and coordinate with contractors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure safe, reliable startup.

This execution-focused role requires leading commissioning teams, maintaining safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading-edge IT organization.
• 5+ years of managing system or software development teams.
• Experience hands-on in networking, storage systems, and operating systems.
• Experience in agile software development methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of commissioning plans for sorters, conveyors, and work cells.
• Provision and configure Linux-based IPCs, PLCs, HMIs, and field devices according to project standards.
• Define and execute I/O checkouts, network verification, and system bring-up activities.
• Develop and implement detailed testing and commissioning plans, including sequencing, dependencies, and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Systems engineering

Operations leadership

Agile software development

Networking

Storage systems

Operating systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

AWS platforms

Job description

Description

The Manager, Controls Integration is responsible for leading the on-site deployment, integration, and commissioning of automated equipment such as sorters, conveyor systems, and work cells. This role is highly execution-focused, ensuring that Industrial PCs (IPCs), PLCs, networks, and field devices are correctly provisioned, tested, and brought online. The engineer acts as the technical manager during installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning phases — partnering with contractors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure safe, reliable, and timely system startup.

Description

The Manager, Controls Integration is responsible for leading the on-site deployment, integration, and commissioning of automated equipment such as sorters, conveyor systems, and work cells. This role is highly execution-focused, ensuring that Industrial PCs (IPCs), PLCs, networks, and field devices are correctly provisioned, tested, and brought online. The engineer acts as the technical manager during installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning phases — partnering with contractors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure safe, reliable, and timely system startup.

Key job responsibilities

Deployment & Commissioning

• Lead the on-site execution of commissioning plans for sorters, conveyors, and work cells.
• Provision and configure Linux-based IPCs, PLCs, HMIs, and field devices according to project standards.
• Define and execute I/O checkouts, network verification, and system bring-up activities
• Develop and implement detailed testing and commissioning plans, including sequencing, dependencies, and acceptance criteria.

Troubleshooting & Support

• Serve as the first line of technical support for on-site issues across controls, networking, electrical, and mechanical domains.
• Diagnose and resolve industrial networking problems (e.g., VLAN misconfigurations, IP conflicts, switch and device connectivity, fieldbus errors).
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Document issues, resolutions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

On-Site Leadership

• Manage commissioning teams, contractors, and technicians during system deployment.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational requirements during installation and testing.

Integration & Handover

• Validate equipment functionality against design specifications and operational requirements.
• Support integration of equipment into warehouse control systems (WCS) and higher-level orchestration layers.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop and refine commissioning and testing automation tools to reduce cycle time and improve repeatability of deployments.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, maintainability, and deployment efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading edge IT organization experience
• 5+ years of managing system or software development teams experience7+ years of relevant hands‑on systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, operating systems experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience in systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading-edge IT organization
• Experience in managing system or software development teams
• Experience (hands‑on) in systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, and operating systems
• Experience in agile software development methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• Experience with Agile engineering practices (Kanban, continuous delivery, etc.)
• Experience with AWS platforms, services, and design patterns

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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

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Company

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

Job ID: A10497798