Full-Time

Controls Technician

Deployment

Updated on 8/8/2026

Amazon

Amazon

10,001+ employees

Global online marketplace and cloud services

Compensation Overview

$32.93 - $57.64/hr

+ Sign-on payments + Restricted stock units

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Herndon, VA, USA

In Person

The role supports multiple data centers and includes on-call and rotating schedules when required.

Associate's

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • At least 1 year of professional work experience or technical work related to computer systems and technology components.
  • A technical, military, or trade school diploma or an Associate degree with one year of experience related to industrial instrumentation and controls, or equivalent electrical or mechanical operations experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience with mission-critical low- and medium-voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
  • Work in and support multiple data centers by deploying, servicing, and upgrading Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
  • Mentor and train Facilities team members on operating and controlling Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
  • Audit, maintain, and manage enterprise asset management systems for Building Management System and Electrical Power Monitoring System installations.
  • Manage small- to medium-sized projects and programs.
  • Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
  • Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems in data centers.
  • Provision servers, controllers, industrial personal computers, and network configurations, and test communications between third-party devices and controllers or servers.
  • Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.
  • Read and understand electrical schematics and control panel drawings, and apply basic closed-loop controls, field-sensor scaling, and industrial-controller functions.
  • Supervise low-voltage electrical contractors performing wiring and field-device installation in compliance with AWS requirements.
  • Support commissioning and system-level testing.
  • Create redlined drawings and system documentation.
  • Follow the change-management process to generate work requests and method-of-procedure documents.
  • Participate in factory witness tests at vendors' or panel builders' facilities.
  • Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
  • Perform root-cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
  • Ensure all personnel on site use proper safety methods.
  • Work on-call and on a rotating schedule when required, and respond to after-hours emergencies.
  • Perform service activities including monitoring and reviewing ticketing systems, performing root-cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Manage service agreements, including vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review.
  • Walk jobsites on uneven terrain and work at heights and from ladders.
  • Perform physical activities including walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 49 pounds, including group lifts of 50 pounds or more.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in a data center or other critical environment.
  • Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout and low-voltage copper and fiber cabling.
  • Basic understanding of industrial control systems, controllers, and programming, including troubleshooting industrial-control analog, discrete, and networked input/output field signals.
  • International Society of Automation Certified Controls System Technician Level I or higher certification.

Amazon operates a global e-commerce platform with a large online marketplace that connects consumers to both direct sales and third-party sellers across many product categories. It earns money from product sales and marketplace fees, Amazon Prime subscriptions, and AWS cloud services, plus a large Amazon Associates affiliate network. The platform combines fast shipping, streaming, cloud computing, and digital services to reach customers across numerous countries. Its goal is to be the world’s most customer-centric company by offering convenient access to a wide range of products and services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $200.6 billion, up 20% year over year.
  • AWS operating income jumped to $16.6 billion, driving most profit.
  • AI demand already outstrips capacity, with shortages extending into 2027.

What critics are saying

  • FTC v. Amazon goes to trial in October 2026 over monopoly tactics.
  • Amazon faces $2.5 billion Prime settlement refunds through late 2026.
  • West Texas gas plant for AWS data center drew 33 million-ton backlash.

What makes Amazon unique

  • AWS drove 36.7% growth in Q2 2026, with $496 billion backlog.
  • Amazon combines Prime logistics, ads, and marketplace reach across 20+ countries.
  • Jassy kept 2026 capex at $220 billion, signaling unmatched infrastructure scale.

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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