Controls System Development Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, supporting all AWS data centers worldwide.
$116,300 - $201,200
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Controls System Development Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Controls System Development Engineer to join their Data Center Controls team. This role combines software development with industrial control systems expertise, focusing on PLC programming and automation for AWS data centers. The position involves developing and maintaining control systems for critical infrastructure, working with both software and hardware components, and ensuring the reliable operation of AWS's global data center network.

The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of software development and industrial automation, creating and implementing control solutions for AWS's data center infrastructure. This includes programming PLCs, developing automation sequences, and working with various teams to deliver robust control systems. The role requires expertise in both traditional software development and industrial control systems, making it a unique position that combines multiple technical disciplines.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Developing and maintaining automation systems for data center infrastructure
  • Programming PLCs and creating control sequences
  • Collaborating with multiple teams across AWS
  • Managing vendor relationships and technical specifications
  • Contributing to the standardization of control systems across AWS's global infrastructure

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on location, plus additional benefits and equity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on large-scale infrastructure automation at one of the world's leading cloud providers.

The role requires travel to various AWS locations and involves working with cutting-edge technology in mission-critical environments. You'll be part of a team that's essential to AWS's infrastructure operations, helping to ensure the reliability and efficiency of data centers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Controls System Development Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical

  • Subject matter expert in low voltage switchgear breaker control and generator automation
  • Develop, program and iterate sequence of operations and HMI graphics
  • Contribute and maintain a library of standard tested automation logic function blocks
  • Developing automation sequences, mechanical plant strategies
  • Lead and facilitate collaboration through multiple teams
  • Create and maintain specification documents for global projects
  • Vendor selection, bid review, RFI support and coordination
  • Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds

Requirements For Controls System Development Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical

Python
Java
Go
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang
  • 3 years of experience in PLC development leveraging IEC-61131 Structured Text and Ladder Logic

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