Job ID: 10443305 | Amazon.com Services LLCApplication deadline: Jun 14, 2026Amazon is seeking a Controls System Engineer to support the Amazon Logistics North America (AMZL NA) Engineering team, part of Amazon's Last Mile organization. The Last Mile team helps get customer packages from delivery stations to a customer's doorstep. We are looking for an individual who has experience creating scalable solutions to complex engineering problems. In this role, the individual will challenge current processes, equipment, procedures, and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations, in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives with a focus on AB PLC/HMI, ignition, and vision systems continuous improvement. This Controls System Engineer will contribute to all aspects of an agile systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operational sustainability. This position will be responsible for designing, managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes, equipment, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDive deep and works to help solve critical design issues involving algorithm, develop hardware/firmware interfaces, IoT interfaces, etc.Participate in design reviews for complex control systems, simulations, algorithms and software development owned by your team, partner teams and vendors.Influences within your team and partner teams to help drive and develop the technical implementation for overall system designs.Identify and implement process improvements which improve your team's agility. This may include improvements to design, automation, development, test or operations.Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.Review new, advanced technology being introduced for MHE systems with a focus on machine software including electrical and controls interfacing requirements.Provide technical guidance and decision making for collaboration projects or initiatives with other Amazon teams, being a key stakeholder in supporting technical and major network support requests.Understand control systems for material handling, including Allen Bradley PLCs, IPCs, barcode scanners and industrial networks such as Ethernet, safety over ethernet IP.Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for engineering issues, supporting local teams to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical assets.Ability to travel up to 80%.Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network issues across delivery station material handling equipment (MHE), driving root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize asset downtime.Program and maintain Allen Bradley PLC/HMI applications, supporting continuous improvement of control system logic, alarm management, and visualization interfaces.Execute controls integration for new equipment installations and retrofits, including PLC/SCADA commissioning, I/O checkout, sensor calibration, and network validation.Develop and maintain electrical and controls documentation including wiring diagrams, P&IDs, network architecture drawings, and standard operating procedures.Collaborate cross-functionally with field engineering, operations, and vendor teams to deliver scalable automation solutions that improve delivery station throughput and reliability.Support design reviews for control systems, simulations, and software development, providing technical input on electrical/controls interfacing requirements.Create and maintain automated alarms, reports, and KPI dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making for site and regional leadership.Identify and implement process improvements across design, automation, testing, and operations that increase team agility and system performance.Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 13849, IEC 61508) and Amazon electrical/controls specifications.Travel up to 80% to delivery station sites across North America to support installations, commissioning, and critical issue resolution.About the TeamThe World Wide Engineering and Innovation (WWEI) team within Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying next-generation controls and automation solutions across North America's delivery station network. We sit at the intersection of field engineering and innovation — partnering closely with operations, central engineering, and upstream engineering innovation teams to drive measurable improvements in station throughput, uptime, and safety.Basic Qualifications2+ years of PLC programming experience.3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience.2+ years of PLC/SCADA integration experience.Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 5+ years of professional or military experience.Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and or holidays.Travel up to 80% of the time.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.Experience with creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management.Experience using relational databases (SQL).Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments.Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.Equal Opportunity StatementAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.BenefitsAmazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.Salary and CompensationUSA, AZ, Tempe - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, CO, Denver - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, GA, Atlanta - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, MA, Boston - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, MN, Minneapolis - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, NC, Charlotte - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, TN, Nashville - $102,600.00 - $133,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, TX, Irving - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Arlington - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Bellevue - $114,000.00 - $148,200.00 USD annually#J-18808-Ljbffr
