Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

Salary: $61000 - 110000 per year Requirements: We require the ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds. We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience, or a bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or an equivalent background. We require 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience. We need a solid understanding of industrial control systems, including meters, devices, sensors, relays, and troubleshooting using standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration and diagnostic equipment in a data center, hospital, large commercial facility, water, power, oil and gas, or a similar environment. We require the ability to work non-standard hours, rotating shifts, and overtime as needed. Preferred: ability to work in cramped spaces or elevated locations while following health and safety guidelines. Preferred: experience supporting data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operations. Preferred: experience reviewing and interpreting engineering design documents for electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components and assembly drawings. Preferred: experience in a data center or other critical environment. Preferred: experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, and L2/L3 technologies. Preferred: knowledge of network design, protocols, and troubleshooting. Preferred: 4+ years of professional or military experience. Preferred: International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification. Preferred: 5+ years of experience in controls, automation, construction, technical work, or a related field. Preferred: prior AWS or Amazon experience. Responsibilities: We work primarily in the field at data center sites and support multiple sites across deployment and service activities. We perform point-to-point checks between field devices and controllers. We carry out first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of BMS and EPMS instrumentation in data centers. We configure networks and test communications between third-party devices and controllers or servers. We calibrate sensors and handle device configuration. We read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings, with a basic grasp of closed-loop controls, sensor scaling, and AND/OR functions used by industrial controllers. We supervise low-voltage electrical contractors responsible for wiring and installing field devices. We support commissioning and systems-level testing. We prepare redlined drawings, provide field-based recommendations, and verify the accuracy of as-built drawings. We assist with root cause analysis during testing and commissioning. We ensure all on-site personnel follow proper safety practices. We work on-call and on a rotating schedule when required, including responding to after-hours emergencies. We provide basic support functions such as ticket handling, root cause analysis, and task prioritization. Technologies: AWS Cloud Ethernet Support Network TCP/IP Hardware Security Web More: We are AWS Infrastructure Services, the team responsible for designing, planning, delivering, and operating AWSs global infrastructure so the cloud keeps running for our customers. You will join our Data Center Global Services Controls organization as a Controls Technician supporting Service and Construction for Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems in our data centers, based in Trenton, Ohio. We offer an inclusive team culture, opportunities for mentorship and career growth, and a strong work/life balance. Our compensation includes hourly pay of 30.00 to 54.00 USD, along with a broader Amazon package that may include sign-on payments, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more. last updated 28 week of 2026