Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Amazon Web Services, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for large-scale cloud infrastructure.

You will architect PLC/SCADA-based solutions, integrate industrial controls with AWS monitoring platforms, develop automation strategies, and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. Partner with operations, data, and software teams to troubleshoot complex issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience designing PLC/SCADA-based control systems.
• Experience with industrial controls in large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize control systems for large-scale cloud infrastructure.
• Architect PLC/SCADA-based solutions and integrate with AWS monitoring platforms.
• Collaborate with operations, data, and software teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of control systems.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

Industrial controls

Cloud integration

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AWS monitoring platforms

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for large-scale cloud infrastructure. You will architect PLC/SCADA-based solutions, integrate industrial controls with AWS monitoring platforms, develop automation strategies, and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. Partner with operations, data, and software teams to troubleshoot complex issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement improvements. In AWS’s customer-obsessed, innovative culture, you’ll own high-impact projects, leverage cutting-edge cloud and automation technologies, and continuously learn while supporting mission-critical global services.