Senior Automation Controls Engineer - Global Manufacturing

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Architect to define the controls and electrical systems architecture for automated assembly lines, creating a scalable, reusable platform across contract manufacturers worldwide.

You will own PLC standards, HMI frameworks, safety architectures, and industrial networks, connecting cells with MES and data systems, and leading global deployment with travel up to 25–30%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing industrial control systems for automated manufacturing.
• Proven PLC programming experience across major platforms.
• Experience with ISO 13849 and IEC 62443 functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Define controls systems architecture for automated lines.
• Design and program PLC-based control systems for production lines.
• Develop standardized HMI interfaces for operators.
• Architect industrial network infrastructure for lines.
• Design safety architecture per ISO 13849 and IEC 62443.
• Create reusable templates and libraries for global deployment.
• Define MES integration and data-exchange specs.
• Lead controls design reviews with vendors.

Skills

Years of experience

PLC programming

Safety system design

Industrial networking

Control standards

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Computer Eng

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Architect to define the controls and electrical systems architecture for automated assembly lines, creating a scalable, reusable platform across contract manufacturers worldwide.

You will own PLC standards, HMI frameworks, safety architectures, and industrial networks, connecting cells with MES and data systems, and leading global deployment with travel up to 25–30%.