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title: Data Center Controls Tech, AWS Controls Engineering
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| **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Coyanosa, TX |
| **Salary** | $86.2K/yr - $150.8K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 |

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## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon.

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## Description

The Data Center Global Controls team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls organization as a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of the Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for!  

The candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting, operations and/or maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. The candidate may also have relevant experience operating and maintaining mission critical electrical and mechanical systems. A Controls Technician shall be responsible for participating in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and startup of equipment and controls system associated with the BMS and EPMS system deployment in the data centers. A Controls Technician is expected to actively innovate on behalf of their customers in the area of Data Center building automation.  

Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.  

Key job responsibilities  
• Primarily work in and support multiple data centers by deploying, servicing, and upgrading BMS and EPMS systems.  
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on the operation and control of BMS and EPMS systems.  
• 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 BMS and EPMS in data centers.  
• Execute provisioning processes for servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network configurations, including communication testing between third-party devices and controllers or servers.  
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.  
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings with a basic understanding of closed-loop controls, field sensor scaling, and functions typically performed by industrial controllers.  
• Supervise low-voltage electrical contractors performing wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with AWS requirements.  
• Provide commissioning and systems-level testing support.  
• Create red-lined drawings and documentation of systems.  
• Follow change management processes to generate work requests and methods of procedures.  
• Participate in factory witness tests at vendor or panel builder facilities.  
• Perform root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.  
• Ensure personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.  
• Perform service activities including monitoring and reviewing ticketing systems, conducting root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.  
• Actively manage service agreements including vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review.  
• Participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, and utilize OSHA-standard safety equipment including limited weight-bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety harnesses.  

A day in the life  
A typical day is attending morning construction/commissioning meetings, assessing and prioritization of project tasks and service tickets for the given day. Field work which requires configuring controllers, testing sensors, troubleshooting, safety site walks, and supporting general startup processes. Technician is responsible for logging their daily efforts in construction and service related AWS tools.  
The mission of the Data Center Controls Engineering team is to manage the design, deployment, and service of a highly reliable electrical and mechanical control system for the life-cycle of an AWS data center.  

About the team  
As a member of the Global Controls Team, you will collaborate with highly motivated operators, engineers and technicians in the data center industry to maintain and optimize critical infrastructure systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) while developing new processes and standards that drive innovation in the controls space.  
AWS data centers utilize sophisticated industrial control systems to automatically operate mechanical equipment, maintaining optimal temperature and pressure conditions throughout the facilities. These systems integrate and monitor multiple critical components, including generators, uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic and static transfer switches, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), and air economizers. Within this industrial control system infrastructure, the BMS serves as the primary control platform for all mechanical systems within the data center, while the EPMS functions as the primary monitoring platform for all electrical systems. This position offers the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in mission-critical environments while contributing to the reliability and efficiency of AWS' global infrastructure.

## Basic Qualifications

\- High school or equivalent diploma  
\- Associate’s degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant industrial Controls or HVAC controls experience, OR 6+ years of relevant industrial or HVAC controls experience in lieu of a degree.  
\- Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, relays and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment in a data center, hospitals, large commercial complex, water, power, oil & gas or similar industries.  
\- 3+ years of experience working with low voltage controls, wiring, networking signals, electrical and mechanical systems, computers and operating systems.

## Preferred Qualifications

\- Associate's degree or above  
\- International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.  
\- Experiencing using common communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet, and/or MODBUS).  
\- 5+ years of experience in controls/automation, construction or related field in a technical environment  
\- Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.  
\- Experience in data centers or mission critical environment  
\- Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling.  
\- Prior AWS/Amazon experience  
\- 4+ Yr. Military Service  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.  

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit <https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.  

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also 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. Learn more about our benefits at <https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits>.

USA, TX, Coyanosa - 86,200.00 - 150,800.00 USD annually
## Skills

- Material Handling
- Construction
- Open Web Application Security Project (Owasp)
- Industrial Control Systems
- Amazon Web Services
- Cabling
- Building Management Systems (Bms)
- Military Experience
- Network Configuration
- Modbus
- System Deployment
- Calibration
- Hand Tools
- Master Service Agreements
- Automation
- Electrical Schematics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Mechanical Systems
- Protective Safety Equipment
- Low Voltage
- Diagnostic Equipment Operation
- Data Centers
- Commissioning
- Power Systems Engineering
- Sensor Systems
- Facility Management
- Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (Mqtt)
- Invoice Processing
- Climbing Equipment
- Electrical Wiring
- BACnet
- Relays
- Diagnostics
- Standard Operating Procedures (Sop)
- Workforce Scheduling
- Metering
- Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Experience
- Communication
- HVAC Controls
- OSHA Compliance
- Change Management
- Personal Protective Equipment
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)

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