Amazon
New Technology Introduction Automation Controls Engineer , Global Central Reliability Team
$69K–$126K
Boston, MA +5 · Full-time · Posted Jul 8, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Austin, TX
Nashville, TN
Bellevue, WA
Arlington, VA
New York, NY - Experience
- 3+ years in PLC programming and 3+ years in automation controls engineering; preferred: 5+ years working directly with engineering teams on technology development or integration projects.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
About the job
Leads controls engineering reviews and standards for emerging automation and robotics, ensuring systems meet network requirements before deployment and across rollout.
What you'll do
- Review new automation designs and control systems against network and safety standards, identify gaps, and work with development teams on solutions.
- Define and update controls standards, programming guidelines, integration requirements, and readiness criteria.
- Partner with engineering, vendors, and operations to shape designs, investigate failures, and improve control-system performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
- 3+ years of automation controls engineering experience in manufacturing, logistics, automation, or industrial environments.
- Experience designing and implementing control systems for complex automated equipment; managing programs across cross-functional teams and coordinating with engineering and operations.
Nice to have
- 5+ years working directly with engineering teams on technology development or integration projects.
- PE license or relevant controls certifications (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
Pay
76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually (base salary); 84,300.00 - 126,400.00 USD annually (base salary); 68,900.00 - 103,400.00 USD annually (base salary); 76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually (base salary); 76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually (base salary); 82,700.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PLC, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, HMI, SCADA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus
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