Senior Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Controls Architect to define and standardize the control systems across global automated lines. You will set PLC/programming standards, HMI frameworks, safety and network designs to connect robots, sensors, and MES data into scalable production.

You will lead design reviews, develop reusable templates, and ensure ISO/IEC safety and cybersecurity alignment while enabling rapid deployment at contract manufacturers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years designing industrial control systems for automated manufacturing.
• Proficiency in PLC programming: Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Experience with industrial safety system design (ISO 13849, safety PLCs, safety networks).
• Experience with industrial network protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, OPC-UA).
• Track record of defining control system standards for multi-site deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define controls systems architecture: PLC standards, HMI frameworks, safety design, network topology.
• Design and program PLC-based control systems for automated assembly lines.
• Develop standardized HMI interfaces for operator interaction and production monitoring.
• Architect industrial network infrastructure for automated lines.
• Design safety system architecture per ISO 13849 and IEC 62443.
• Create reusable control system templates and code libraries for global deployment.
• Define MES integration specifications and data exchange protocols.
• Lead controls architecture reviews for automation projects and vendor systems.

Skills

PLC programming expertise

Industrial safety design

Industrial network protocols

Multi-site deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

EtherCAT

OPC-UA

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Controls Architect to define and standardize the control systems across global automated lines. You will set PLC/programming standards, HMI frameworks, safety and network designs to connect robots, sensors, and MES data into scalable production.

You will lead design reviews, develop reusable templates, and ensure ISO/IEC safety and cybersecurity alignment while enabling rapid deployment at contract manufacturers worldwide.