We are looking for a Controls Engineer who is passionate about data center operations and automated sequences to increase efficiency and availability. In this role, you will be providing support and developing mechanisms for the next-generation control system design, sequence development, hardware integration, I/O mapping tables, and engineering specifications. You will apply your creative and critical problem-solving skills to develop solutions at scale. Above all, you will care deeply about the customer and delight in creating simple solutions that solve our customers’ biggest challenges.
The ideal candidate will need a broad background in data center or critical environment control systems, IT infrastructure, networking, programming, mechanical facility operations, electrical power monitoring, project management, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act with a global perspective and have the ability to contribute to sophisticated innovations in the area of building controls and automation initiatives, this is the challenge you are looking for.
Key job responsibilities
Have deep knowledge of critical infrastructure, building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical line-ups, one-line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical concepts.
Lead and facilitate collaboration with multiple teams, including construction, operation, commissioning, software development and sourcing to deliver for customers
Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital control systems and the ability to test and write modifications in multiple system software languages.
Provide QA/QC oversight of hardware installation, reviewing proposals and programming through the commissioning process
Experience with data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, energy and water conservation practices, and data reporting analytics.
Knowledge of operating in high-security critical environments while maximizing productivity.
Innovate new solutions to support team, initiative, and company goals.
Create and maintain specification documents for global projects.
Develop and support mechanisms for mechanical and electrical controls products.
Interact with AWS cloud services and other applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated data.
Travel of 50% or more may be required to manage and support project deployments as needed.
About the team
The team is responsible for the provisioning and configuration of mechanical and electrical control systems. This ensures that data center control systems are deployed and configured on time to meet AWS's capacity commitments. Additionally, the team supports commissioning and operational phases and deploys security and software updates to maintain system integrity.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
Knowledge of critical data center equipment
Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
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